Opnavinst 3710.7t

OPNAVINST 3710.
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NATOPS GENERAL FLIGHT AND

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3710.7T

THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3710.7S
DATED 15 NOVEMBER 2001.
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS.
01 MARCH 2004
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF NAVAL OPERATIONS
2000 NAVY PENTAGON
WASHINGTON,D.C. 20350-2000
IN REPLY REFER TO:
OPNAVINST 371O.7T
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OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3710.7T
From: Chief of Naval Operations
Subj: NATOPS GENERAL FLIGHT AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
End: (1) NATOPS General Flight and Operating Instructions
1. Purpose. To issue enclosure (I) that provides policy and procedural guidance applicable to a broad spectrum of
users and complements individual NATOPS manuals.
2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 371 0.7S
3. Background. The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program is a
positive approach toward improving combat readiness and achieving a substantial reduction in the aircraft mishap
rate. Standardization, based on professional knowledge and experience, provides the basis for development of sound
operating procedures, The standardization program is not intended to stifle individual initiative, but rather to aid
commanding officers in increasing their unit's combat potential without reducing command prestige or
responsibility.
4. Reproduction. Duplication of this publication for other than military use, without specific authority of the Chief
of Naval Operations, is not authorized.
5. Instructions. All instructions that are cited in the text are listed (with their current suffixes) III
Appendix C.
6. Reports and Forms. Reports and forms required by this instruction are listed in Appendix L.
Director, Air Warfare
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B (Special Agencies of DOD Requiring Direct Distribution of Navy Publications and Directives
(Less B2D Atlanta, B6)
B6 (Other Government Agencies) (FAA, only)
21A (Fleet Commanders)
22A (Fleet Commanders)
23 (Force Commanders)
23B3 (Special Force Commander EUR) (COMARSURVECFORSIXTHFLT only)
24 (Type Commanders)
26A (Amphibious Group)
26C (Beach Group)
26F (Operational Test and Evaluation Force)
26CC (Fleet Coordinating Group)
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26SS (Mobile Mine Assembly Group and Unit)
26KKK (Tactical Training Group)
28A (Carrier Group)
28B (Cruiser-Destroyer Group)
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28D (Destroyer Squadron)
28J (Combat Logistics Squadron)
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T-100V (Ammunition Ship) (AE)
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42 (Naval Aviation)
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45A2 (Marine Expeditionary Force)
45B (Marine Division)
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45V (Expeditionary Unit)
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46J (Air Control Squadron Marine) (MACS-2, only)
46M2 (Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) and Support Element, Marine) (MALS-16, only)
50 (Unified and Specified Commands)
C1 (Naval Personnel at Army Activities)
C2 (Naval Personnal at Air Force Activities)
C3 (Naval Personnel at DOD or other Government Agencies)
C5 (Military Assistance Advisory Groups)
C6B (Military Groups) (Quito, Ecuador, only)
C7 (U.S. Defense Attache Offices) (London, only)
C25A (Support Activity Detachment, CNO) (Ft. Detrick)
C40 (Shore-Based Detachments Meteorology & Oceanography)
C43A (Security Group and Support Detachments)
C49B (Scientific and Technical Group)
C58J (Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment)
C84C (Sea Logistics Center Detachments)
C84D (Undersea Warfare Center Detachments)
C4C (Financial Management Center)
E3A (Laboratory Research)
E7A (Audit Service)
FA2D (Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station) (Guam, only)
FA6 (Air Station LANT)
FA7 (Station LANT)
FA9 (Air Facility, LANT)
FA30 (Weapons Training Facility, LANT)
FA47 (Hospital/Medical Center, LANT) (Portsmouth, VA, only)
FB6 (Air Facility PAC)
FB7 (Air Station PAC)
FB10 (Station PAC)
FB34 (Fleet Activities)
FB44 (Missile Range Facility)
FB48 (Support Facility PAC)
FB58 (Hospital/Medical Center PAC) (Okinawa, only)
FB60 (Medical Clinic PAC)
FC4 (Air Facility EUR) (United Kingdom)
FC7 (Station EUR)
FC11 (Security Force Company Marine Corps, EUR)
FC14 (Air Station EUR)
FC16 (Medical Clinic EUR)
FC17 (Hospital EUR)
FD (Shore Activities under the Command of COMNAVMETOCCOM as delegated
by the CNO) (Less FD4)
FD4 (Ice, Meteorology and Oceanography Center) (Naval Ice Center, Suitland, MD, only)
,
FE4 (Security Group Activity)

FF5 (Safety Center)
FF6 (Observatory, Naval)
FF8 (Inspection and Survey Board) (Washington, DC, only)
FF38 (Naval Academy)
FF42 (SCOL Postgraduate)
FF44 (Naval War College)
FF72 (Medical Clinic, Naval Academy)
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FH1 (Medicine and Surgery) (Code M3FT, M3F8, M3F8B only)
FH5 (Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory)
FH7 (Survival Training Institute)
FH15 (Environmental and Preventative Medicine Unit)
FH18 (Operational Medicine Institute)
FJA9 (Enlisted Personnel Management Center)
FJA10 (Manpower Analysis Center)
FJA4A1 (Recruiting District)
FKA1A (Air Systems Command) (00, 1.0, 4.0, 4.0P, 5.0, 5.0F, 6.0)
FKA1C (Facilities Engineering Command) (0662B, only)
FKA8F2 (Program Management Office)
FKN1 (Facilities Engineering Command Division)
FKP1E (Undersea Warfare Center and Divisions) (Newport) (Code 3825, only)
FKP4A (Coastal Systems Station) (Dahlgren Division)
FKP4E (Surface Warfare Center Divisions) (Dahlgren) (Indian Head, only)
FKP21 (Sea Logistics Center)
FKR1A (Air Station NAVAIRSYSCOM)
FKR1B (Aviation Depot)
FKR1C (Marine Aviation Detachment NAVAIRSYSCOM)
FKR6 (Air Test and Evaluation Squadron)
FKR6A (Air Warfare Center Aircraft and Training Systems Division)
FKR6B (Air Warfare Center Weapons Division) (Point Mugu, only)
FKR6C (Air Weapons Station)
FKR6D (Naval Test Wing)
FKR6H (Naval Test Pilot School)
FR3 (Air Station RESFOR)
FR4 (Air Facility NAVRESFOR)
FR5 (Air Reserve)
FR8 (Air Logistics Office)
FR10 (Reserve Center) (Omaha, only)
FR14 (Air Reserve Center)
FS1 (Intelligence)
FT1 (Naval Education and Training Command)
FT2 (Air Training)
FT6 (Air Station)
FT9 (Aviation Museum)
FT10 (Aviation Schools Command)
FT12 (Air Maintenance Training Group)
FT13 (Air Technical Training Center)
FT16 (Marine Aviation Training Support Group, CNET)
FT22 (Fleet Combat Training Center)
FT24 (Fleet Training Center) (FTC, San Diego)
FT28 (Officer Training Command)
FT39 (Technical Training Center) (Meridian)
FT43 (Surface Warfare Officers School Command)
FT45 (SCOL Explosive Ordnance Disposal)
FT46 (Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center)
FT51 (Mine Warfare Training Center)
FT65 (Fleet Intelligence Training Center)
FT74 (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Unit)
FT78 (Education and Training Professional Developmental and Technology Center)
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FT90 (Training Air Wing)
FT91 (Training Squadron)
FT108 (Hospital Medical Center PAC)
FU1 (Administrative Unit)
FW1 (National Naval Medical Center)
FW4 (Medical Clinic NDW)
V3 (Marine Corps Air Base Commanders)
V4 (Marine Corps Air Facility)
V5 (Marine Corps Air Station)
V11 (Marine Corps Institute)
V12 (Combat Development Command Marine Corps)
V15 (Marine Corps District) (Garden City, Philadelphia, only)
V16 (Marine Corps Base)
OPNAV (N43, N51, N61, N78, N780E, N780F, N781, N785F, N789F)
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Reproduction for nonmilitary use of the information or illustrations contained in this publication is not
permitted without specific approval of the issuing service (CNO).
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES
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31 Modifies training rules for simulated air combat maneuvering to eliminate mid-air collisions dur-
ing training engagements.
32 Adds Aircrew Chemical, Biological, Radiological, or Nuclear Defense (CBRND) Training and
Operating requirements.
33 Transitions management of NATOPS program from OPNAV (N789J) to COMNAVAIRFOR
(N32) and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P).
Interim Changes Outstanding — To be maintained by the custodian of this manual.
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and Operating Instructions
CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.1.1 Purpose and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.2 Change Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.3 Change Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.4 Waiver Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1.5 How To Obtain Copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.2 OTHER GOVERNING SOURCES OF INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.2.1 NATOPS Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.2 Local Flying Rules and Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.3 Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2.4 DOD Flight Information Publications (FLIPs) (NOTAL)
and Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.5 FAA Order 7110.65 (Air Traffic Control) (NOTAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.6 NATOPS Air Traffic Control Manual (NAVAIR 00-80T-114) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2.7 Other Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.3 EXPLANATION OF TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.4 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.5 WORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
CHAPTER 2 — NAVAL AIR TRAINING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM
2.1 PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2 NATOPS PROGRAM ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2.1 NATOPS Program Duty Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.2.2 Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2.3 NATOPS Program Products and Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
2.3 NATOPS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.3.1 General Administrative Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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2.3.2 Categories of NATOPS Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.3.3 Formal Changes to NATOPS Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.3.4 Issuing Interim Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.3.5 Distribution of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.3.6 Incorporation of Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
2.4 CREATING, UPDATING AND CANCELING NA TOPS PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.4.1 Creating a New Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
2.4.2 Updating Existing Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.4.3 Canceling A Publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.5 CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.5.1 Routine Change Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
2.5.2 Urgent Change Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
2.5.3 Preparation and Distribution of Interim Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
2.6 NATOPS REVIEW CONFERENCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

2.6.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2.6.2 Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2.6.3 Contractor Support of NATOPS Review Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2.6.4 Convening Decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2.6.5 Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2.6.6 Conference Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
2.6.7 Convening Announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.6.8 Conference Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.6.9 Preliminary Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.6.10 Conduct of NATOPS Review Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
2.6.11 Conference Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
2.6.12 Publication Production Package . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30
2.6.13 Implementation of Approved Agenda Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.6.14 Prepublication Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.7 NATOPS EVALUATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

2.7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.7.2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
2.7.3 Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
2.7.4 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
2.7.5 Ground Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
2.7.6 Evaluation Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
2.7.7 Documentation/Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
2.7.8 Unit NATOPS Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
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3.1 POLICY CONCERNING USE OF AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.1.1 Special Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1.2 Nonessential Flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.3 Personnel Authorized To Pilot Naval Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.1.4 Personnel Authorized To Taxi Naval Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.1.5 Personnel Authorized To Perform Crew Duties in Naval Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.2 ORIENTATION FLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.2.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.2 Categories of Eligible Participants for Orientation Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.3 Flight Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2.4 Flight Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2.5 Approval Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.3 FLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS AND STATIC EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3.3.1 Naval Aircraft Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.3.2 Approval Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.3.3 Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.3.4 Exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3.5 NATO Flight Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.3.6 NATO Live Weapons Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.4 EMPLOYMENT OF NAVAL AVIATORS BY CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.5 COMMAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.5.1 Pilot in Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.5.2 Formation Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.5.3 Mission Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.5.4 Instructors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.6 AIRCREW COORDINATION/CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

3.6.1 Critical Behavioral Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.6.2 Ineffective ACT/CRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.6.3 Effective ACT/CRM Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
3.7 OPERATIONAL-RISK MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

3.7.1 ORM Process Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.7.2 Enhancing ORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.8 FUNCTIONAL CHECKFLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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3.8.2 Weather Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
3.9 REPORTING AND RECORDING OF DEVIATIONS AND

VIOLATIONS OF FLYING REGULATIONS AND MISHAP INFORMATION . . . . . . 3-13
3.9.1 Reports of Investigations of Violations of Flying Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
3.9.2 FAA Reports and Cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.9.3 Applicability of Flying Regulations Other Than Naval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.9.4 Alleged Air Defense Identification Zone Violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.9.5 Flight Personnel Training/Qualification Jacket Entry/Aviators Flight Log Book Entry . . . . 3-15
3.9.6 Incident Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
3.10 CROSS-COUNTRY PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

3.10.1 Cross-Country Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.10.2 Risk Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.10.3 Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.11 TERMINAL INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

3.11.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
3.11.2 U.S. Civil Airports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.11.3 Other Than U.S. Airports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.11.4 Conformance to TERPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
3.11.5 Annual Revalidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
CHAPTER 4 — FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION, PLANNING AND APPROVAL
4.1 FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.1.1 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.2 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1.3 Flightcrew Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2 MINIMUM FLIGHTCREW REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2.1 Aircraft Commander Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2.2 Insufficient NATOPS Guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.2.3 Helicopters Not Requiring a Copilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2.4 Use of Lookouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2.5 Rescue Helicopters Operating Over Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.3 FLIGHT PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.3.1 Preflight Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.4 AUTHORIZED AIRFIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4.1 Aircraft Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
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4.4.2 Helicopter, Tilt-Rotor, and VSTOL/ STOL Landing Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.4.3 Fuel Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4.4 Flight Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.4.5 Signing the Flight Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.5 FLIGHT PLAN MODIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6 OTHER PREFLIGHT REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.6.1 Call Sign Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6.2 Manifest Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6.3 Weather Briefing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
4.6.4 Weather Criteria for Filing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6.5 Minimum Fuel Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
4.6.6 Weight and Balance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.7 CLOSING OF FLIGHT PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

4.7.1 Military Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.7.2 Nonmilitary Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
CHAPTER 5 — FLIGHT RULES
5.1 GENERAL FLIGHT RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.1.1 Aircraft Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1.2 Right-of-Way Between Single and Formations of Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.3 Unusual Maneuvers Within Class B, C, or D Air space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.4 Aircraft Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.1.5 Special Use Airspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.6 Military Training Routes (MTRs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
5.1.7 Flight Over the High Seas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
5.1.8 Supersonic Flight Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.1.9 Aerobatic Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
5.1.10 Simulated Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) Training Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
5.1.11 Simulated Instrument Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.1.12 Formation Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
5.2 VISUAL FLIGHT RULES PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.2.1 Compliance With Directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.2.2 Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.2.3 See and Avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.2.4 Weather Minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
5.2.5 Weather Conditions Precluding VFR Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.2.6 Additional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
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5.3.1 General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
5.3.2 Aircraft Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
5.3.3 Instrument Departures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
5.3.4 Instrument Approaches and Landing Minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
5.4 HELICOPTER/TILT-ROTOR OPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.4.1 Helicopter/Tilt-Rotor Operations in Class B, C, or D Airspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.4.2 Helicopter/Tilt-Rotor Terrain Flight Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.4.3 Helicopter/Tilt-Rotor Night Hover Operation Over Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.5 REDUCING FLIGHT-RELATED DISTURBANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.5.1 Annoyance to Civilians and Endangering Private Property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
5.5.2 Disturbance of Wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.5.3 Zooming of Vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.5.4 Avoidance of Commercial Carriers and Aircraft of Civil Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.5.5 Avoidance of Installations Important to Defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.5.6 Jettisoning Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
5.5.7 Air-to-Air Missile Training Flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.5.8 Expenditure of Airborne Stores Through Extensive Cloud Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.6 FLAMEOUT APPROACHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5.6.1 Actual Flameout Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.6.2 Simulated Flameout Approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.7 FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITH NIGHT VISION DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5.7.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.7.2 Operating Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
5.8 OPERATION OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

5.8.1 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.8.2 Specific Operating Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.8.3 Displays and Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
5.8.4 Overall Use and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
CHAPTER 6 — AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
6.1 APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

6.2.1 Authorized Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2.2 Control Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
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6.2.4 Taxi Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2.5 Departure Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.2.6 Minimum Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2.7 Handling of VIP Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2.8 Approach Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.3 LANDING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

6.3.1 Reduced Same Runway Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.2 Procedure for Checking Wheels Down and Locked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.3.3 Runway Braking Action Advisory/ Condition Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.4 LETTERS OF AGREEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
6.5 VITAL MILITARY OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

6.5.1 Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
6.5.2 Letters of Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
CHAPTER 7 — SAFETY
7.1 FLIGHT PRECAUTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

7.1.1 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1.2 Starting, Turning, and Taxiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.1.3 Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.1.4 Takeoff and Landing Checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.1.5 Power Failure on Multiengine Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.1.6 Distress and Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.1.7 Ditching and Bailout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.1.8 Command and Control Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.1.9 Tobacco Products in Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.2 PREVENTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND

OTHER TOXIC BY-PRODUCT CONTAMINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.3 SAFETY BELTS AND SHOULDER HARNESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
7.4 UNUSUAL PERFORMANCE OF AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
CHAPTER 8 — AEROMEDICAL AND SURVIVAL
8.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.2 AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

8.2.1 Aircrew Personal Protective Equipment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
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8.2.3 Parachutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
8.2.4 Oxygen/Cabin Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
8.3 HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND AERO-MEDICAL

QUALIFICATIONS FOR FLIGHT AND FLIGHT SUPPORT PERSONNEL . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.2 Factors Affecting Personnel Readiness and Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
8.3.3 Performance Maintenance During Continuous and Sustained Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
8.4 NAVAL AVIATION SURVIVAL TRAINING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

8.4.1 Training Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
8.4.2 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
8.4.3 Physical Prerequisites for Participation in the NASTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
8.4.4 Training Waivers/Qualification Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
8.4.5 Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
8.4.6 Graded Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
8.4.7 Approved Curricula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
8.5 FLEET AIR INTRODUCTION/LIAISON OF SURVIVAL

AIRCREW FLIGHT EQUIPMENT (FAILSAFE) PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
8.6 NVD TRAINING PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
8.7 SEARCH AND RESCUE PILOT/RESCUE SWIMMER TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23

8.7.1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
8.7.2 Training Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23
8.7.3 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
8.8 AVIATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24

8.8.1 General Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
8.8.2 Required Evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
8.8.3 Scope of Examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
8.8.4 Disposition of Aircrew Found Not Physically Qualified (NPQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
8.8.5 Medical Service Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
8.8.6 Medical Service Group III Pilot in Command Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
CHAPTER 9 — MISCELLANEOUS
9.1 PARACHUTE JUMPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9.1.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1.2 Delayed Release Jumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1.3 Jump Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
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9.1.5 Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AWAY FROM BASE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

9.2.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.2.2 Aircraft Mishap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.3 AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.4 CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY IN MARITIME

DISASTERS OF AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.5 U.S. CUSTOMS, HEALTH, IMMIGRATION,

AND AGRICULTURAL CLEARANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.5.1 Naval Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.5.2 Military Aircraft Arriving in the Continental U.S. From Overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.5.3 Discharging of Passengers/Cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.5.4 Foreign Military Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.5.5 Medical or Economic Insect Pests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.6 DISPERSAL OF PESTICIDES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
CHAPTER 10 — FLIGHT RECORDS, REPORTS AND FORMS
10.1 NAVAL FLIGHT RECORD SUBSYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.2 AIRCRAFT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AIA) RECORD, OPNAV 4790/141 10-1
10.2.1 Pilot in Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.2.2 “Limitations/Remarks” Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.3 NAVAL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT RECORD, OPNAV 3710/4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

10.3.1 Documentation of the Naval Aircraft Flight Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.3.2 Aircraft Data Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
10.3.3 Aircrew Data Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
10.3.4 Logistics Data Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
10.3.5 Weapons Proficiency Data Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
10.3.6 Personnel Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
10.3.7 Personnel Exchange Program/DCMC/ Any Aeronautically Designated
Personnel Assigned to an Activity Where DSF Support Is Not Available . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
10.3.8 Civilian Crewmembers Flying Naval Aircraft (Active) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
10.3.9 Naval Air Depots (NAVAIRDEPOTs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
10.4 MASTER FLIGHT FILES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15

10.4.1 Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
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10.4.3 Procedures for Maintaining Master Flight Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
10.4.4 Master Flight File Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
10.4.5 Storage/Forwarding of Master Flight Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
10.5 AVIATORS FLIGHT LOG BOOK, OPNAV 3760/31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17

10.5.1 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
10.5.2 Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17
10.6 NATOPS FLIGHT PERSONNEL TRAINING AND

QUALIFICATION JACKET, OPNAV 3760/32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
10.7 MONTHLY INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT ACTIVITY REPORT (NAVFLIRS-3) . . . . . . . . 10-23
10.8 INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT ACTIVITY REPORTING SYSTEM (IFARS) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23

10.8.1 Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
CHAPTER 11 — GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON DUTY INVOLVING FLYING

AND ANNUAL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
11.1 SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND APPLICABILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

11.1.1 General Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
11.2 OPERATIONAL FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1

11.2.1 Aeromedical Officer Flying Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-2
11.2.2 Aviation Operations Officer (AVOPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2.3 Additional Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2.4 Minimum Flying Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
11.2.5 Prorating Minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.2.6 Aviation Qualification/Currency Requirements Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.2.7 Flying Activity Denied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
11.2.8 Policy Governing Assignment of Inactive Reserve Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
11.3 AVIATION CAREER INCENTIVE PAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9

11.3.1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
11.3.2 Policy and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
11.3.3 Aviation Career Incentive Pay for Rated Members (Rated Members
Include Aeronautically Designated Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers) . . . . . . . . 11-9
11.4 ENLISTED CREWMEMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11

11.4.1 Navy Crewmembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
11.4.2 Marine Corps Crewmembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
11.4.3 Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay for Enlisted Member/Aeronautically
Designated Enlisted and Nondesignated Officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
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11.5.1 Authority to Waive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
11.5.2 Action Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
11.5.3 Assignment of Other Than Permanently Designated Aeronautical Personnel . . . . . . . . 11-14
11.6 POLICY GOVERNING LOGGING, REPORTING,

AND USE OF SIMULATOR TIME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
11.6.1 Policy Governing Flying Time Substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
11.6.2 Policy Governing NATOPS Evaluation Flight Substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
11.7 INDIVIDUAL AND COMMAND RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15

11.7.1 Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
11.7.2 Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
11.8 REVOCATION OF ORDERS TO DUTY INVOLVING FLYING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15
CHAPTER 12 — CLASSIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION OF FLIGHT PERSONNEL
12.1 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.2 MULTIPILOTED FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT (PILOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1

12.2.1 Pilot Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.2.2 Specific Requirements for Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
12.2.3 General Requirements for Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
12.3 MULTIPILOTED ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT (PILOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3

12.4 MULTIPILOTED TILT-ROTOR AIRCRAFT (PILOT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5

12.4.2 Specific Requirements for Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
12.4.3 Tilt-Rotor Second Pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
12.5 NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6

12.5.1 Naval Flight Officer Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
12.6 MARINE AERIAL NAVIGATION OFFICER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
12.7 QUALIFICATIONS OF UAV FLIGHTCREW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
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12.8 TRAINING OF ENLISTED FLIGHT PERSONNEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8

12.8.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
12.8.2 Flight Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
12.8.3 Auditing of Enlisted Flight Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
12.8.4 Allocation of Temporary Flight Orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
12.9 CLASSIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION OF NAVAL AIRCREWMAN . . . . . . . . . 12-9

12.9.1 Naval Aircrewman Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
12.9.2 General Requirements for Positional Qualification as a Naval Aircrewman . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
12.9.3 Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
12.9.4 Maximum Time Limit for Positional Qualification as Naval Aircrewman . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
12.9.5 Time of Requalification for Naval Aircrewman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
12.9.6 Qualification Waivers for Naval Aircrewmen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
12.10 QUALIFYING AUTHORITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10

12.10.1 Aeronautical Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
12.10.2 Nonaeronautical Organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
12.10.3 Fleet Replacement Squadrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
12.10.4 Guidance for Qualifying Authorities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
12.11 QUALIFICATION TO TRANSITION INTO JET,

HELICOPTER, OR TILT-ROTOR AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
12.11.1 Minimum Training Syllabus Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
12.11.2 Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
12.11.3 Chief of Naval Air Training Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
12.12 REPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11

12.12.1 Navy Flight Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
12.12.2 Marine Corps Flight Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
12.12.3 Revocation of Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
CHAPTER 13 — INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
13.1 INSTRUMENT RATINGS AND QUALIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1

13.1.1 Pilots/Naval Flight Officers Required To Maintain Instrument Ratings/ Qualifications . 13-1
13.1.2 Renewal/Expiration of Instrument Ratings and Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
13.1.3 Composition and Functions of Instrument Flight Boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
13.2 REQUIREMENT FOR INSTRUMENT RATINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3

13.2.1 Standard Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
13.2.2 Special Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
13.2.3 Failure To Meet Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
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13.4 AIRCRAFT CONSIDERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
APPENDIX A — NATOPS FLIGHT PERSONNEL TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION JACKET
A.1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.1 PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.2 SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.3 RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.4 SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.5 DISPOSITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.6 REVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.7 DESIGN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.8 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1.9 FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.2 ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.2.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND ACHIEVEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.2.3 TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.2.4 FLIGHT RECORDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.2.5 PROCUREMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
APPENDIX B — AIRCRAFT VISUAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
B.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B.1.1 UNIT IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B.1.2 AIRCRAFT SIDE NUMBERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B.1.3 MARKING OF AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
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C.1 SELECTED AVIATION INSTRUCTIONS (LISTED IN

NUMERICAL SEQUENCE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
APPENDIX D — TOTAL MISSION REQUIREMENT CODES
D.1 NAVAL AIRCRAFT/SIMULATOR FLIGHT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . D-1
D.1.1 PRIMARY SOURCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
D.1.2 DEVIATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
D.2 APPLICABILITY OF THE TOTAL MISSION REQUIREMENT CODES . . . . . . . . . . D-1
D.3 CLASSIFICATION OF TOTAL MISSION REQUIREMENT CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
D.3.1 PURPOSE OF FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
D.4 GENERAL/SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF FLIGHT CODE

COMBINATIONS A THROUGH I (TRAINING FLIGHTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
D.4.1 GENERAL PURPOSE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
D.4.2 SPECIFIC PURPOSE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2

COMBINATIONS J THROUGH R (SERVICE FLIGHTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
D.5.1 SPCS TO BE USED WITH GPCS J AND K FOR SERVICE FLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
D.5.2 GPCS L, M, N, AND O FOR SERVICE FLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
D.5.3 SPCS USED WITH GPC P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
D.5.4 SPCS USED WITH GPC Q . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-4
D.5.5 SPCS USED WITH GPC R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5

COMBINATIONS S THROUGH Z (COMBAT FLIGHTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-5
D.7 CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TOTAL MISSION REQUIREMENT CODES . . . . . . . . . . D-7
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E.1 NASTP TRAINING STATUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
E.2 NASTP TRAINING REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
E.2.1 NASTP CURRICULA OUTLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
E.3 AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
E.4 ASTC CURRICULUM CAPABILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
E.5 NASTP ADJUNCTIVE TRAINING TOPIC GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
APPENDIX F — EXCEPTION, SPECIAL QUALIFICATION, SERVICE,

LANDING AND APPROACHES CODE
F.1 EXCEPTION CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
F.2 SPECIAL QUALIFICATION CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
F.3 SERVICE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2
F.4 LANDING CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
F.5 APPROACH CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
APPENDIX G — TIME ZONE, SYSTEM STATUS, PASSENGER PRIORITY, AND

OPPORTUNE CARGO CODES
G.1 TIME ZONE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
G.2 SYSTEM STATUS CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
G.3 PASSENGER PRIORITY CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
G.4 OPPORTUNE CARGO CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2
APPENDIX H — WEAPONS PROFICIENCY CODES
H.1 ORDNANCE CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1
H.2 DELIVERY DATA CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2
H.2.1 SYSTEM/AUTOMATIC DELIVERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2
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H.2.2 MANUAL DELIVERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
H.3 MISCELLANEOUS DATA RECORD CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
APPENDIX I — SUPPORT CODES
APPENDIX J — USMC SYLLABUS CODES
J.1 USMC ASSIGNED SYLLABUS CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
J.2 USMC SYLLABUS STATUS CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
J.3 USMC AIRCREW STATUS CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
APPENDIX K — CNO APPROVED IFAR SIMULATORS
K.2 NAVY SIMULATORS (NFO SPECIAL CREW TIME ONLY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-2
K.3 NONNAVY SIMULATORS (PILOT AND SPECIAL CREW TIME) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-3
APPENDIX L — LIST OF FORMS AND REPORTS
L.1 FORMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L-1
L.2 REPORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L-2
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CHAPTER 1 — INTRODUCTION
Figure 1-1. OPNAVINST 3710.7 Areas of Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
CHAPTER 2 — NAVAL AIR TRAINING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM
Figure 2-1. NATOPS Program Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Figure 2-2. Waiver Delegation Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Figure 2-3. NATOPS/Tactical Change Recommendation Form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Figure 2-4. Urgent Change Recommendation Approval Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Figure 2-5. Sample NATOPS Urgent Change Recommendation Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Figure 2-6. Sample Cognizant Command Request for Comments Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Figure 2-7. Sample Response to a Request for Comments Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Figure 2-8. Sample Cognizant Command UCR Final Disposition Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Figure 2-9. Approval Process for UCRs to OPNAVINST 3710.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Figure 2-10. Sample NATOPS Interim Change Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Figure 2-11. Sample NATOPS Review Conference Convening Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Figure 2-12. Sample NATOPS Review Conference Report Cover Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Figure 2-13. Sample NATOPS Review Conference Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28
Figure 2-14. Sample Pilot/NFO/Enlisted Aircrew Flight Logbook Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
CHAPTER 4 — FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION, PLANNING AND APPROVAL

Figure 4-1. IFR Filing Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
CHAPTER 5 — FLIGHT RULES

Figure 5-1. Basic VFR Flight Minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
CHAPTER 8 — AEROMEDICAL AND SURVIVAL

Figure 8-1. Wind Chill Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Figure 8-2. Antiexposure Suit Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
Figure 8-3. Oxygen Requirement for Pressurized Aircraft Other Than Jet Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Figure 8-4. Maximum Recommended Flight Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Figure 8-5. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM Certified Crewmember Weights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12
Figure 8-6. Clearance for Nonaircrew/Nonmilitary Personnel to Fly in
USN/USMC Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-15
CHAPTER 10 — FLIGHT RECORDS, REPORTS AND FORMS

Figure 10-1. Aircraft Inspection and Acceptance Record (OPNAV 4790/141) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Figure 10-2. Naval Aircraft Flight Record (OPNAV 3710/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
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Figure 10-3. Aircraft Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6

Figure 10-4. Aircrew Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Figure 10-5. Logistics Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Figure 10-6. Weapons Proficiency Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12
Figure 10-7. Personnel Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Figure 10-8. Qualifications and Achievements Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Figure 10-9. Personal Changes Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Figure 10-10. Summary of Total Flight Record Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Figure 10-11. Flight Record Summary Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Figure 10-12. Summary of Pilot Time Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Figure 10-13. Flight-by-Flight Record Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Figure 10-14. Flight Clothing Record Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Figure 10-15. Accident and Flight Rule Violation Record Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
Figure 10-16. Mishap Record Section (OPNAV 3760/31) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
CHAPTER 11 — GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ON DUTY INVOLVING FLYING

AND ANNUAL FLIGHT PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Figure 11-1. Aviation Qualification/Currency Requirements Summary (Naval Aviator) . . . . . . . . . . . 11-5
Figure 11-2. Aviation Qualification/Currency Requirements Summary
(NFO/AVOPS/Flight Surgeon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-6
Figure 11-3. Aviation Qualification/Currency Requirements Summary (NAC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-7
Figure 11-4. Aviation Status Indicator Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-10
Figure 11-5. Minimum Flight Time Requirements Waiver Request . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13
CHAPTER 13 — INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Figure 13-1. Instrument Rating Request (OPNAV 3710/2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-5
APPENDIX A — NATOPS FLIGHT PERSONNEL TRAINING AND

QUALIFICATION JACKET
Figure A-1. Review and Certification Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
Figure A-2. Flight Equipment Issue Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Figure A-3. Flight Personnel Designation Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Figure A-4. Mission Qualification Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Figure A-5. School/Course Attendance Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Figure A-6. Operational Physiology and Survival Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Figure A-7. Examination Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Figure A-8. NATOPS Evaluation Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Figure A-9. Mishap/Flight Violation Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
APPENDIX E — NAVAL AVIATION SURVIVAL TRAINING PROGRAM

REQUIREMENTS
Figure E-1. Determination of NASTP Training Status for Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Figure E-2. NASTP Training Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
Figure E-3. Curriculum Definition by Aircraft Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Figure E-4. Aviation Survival Training Centers and Curriculum Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
Figure E-5. NASTP Adjunctive Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-6
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GLOSSARY
The explanation or definitions of terms and abbrevi- Naval Flight Surgeons, Naval Aerospace Physiolo-
ations commonly used in the aviation community can gists, Naval Aerospace Experimental Psychologists,
be found in FAR, Part 1, and DOD FLIP General Aviation Operations Officers (AVOPS), Aviation
Planning, Chapter 2; and Aeronautical Information Warfare Systems Operator (AW rating), personnel
Manual (AIM) Pilot/Controller Glossary. No effort to
assigned by the Chief of Naval Personnel under a dis-
duplicate these terms is intended. Where terms are used
in this instruction with a different connotation or where tribution Naval Enlisted Classification (NEC) of
definitions are lacking in the above-mentioned publica- 82XX and 94XX, and USMC-enlisted crewmem-
tions, the explanations of such terms are included. bers. Enlisted noncrewmembers are not considered
A aeronautically designated.
Actual Instrument Approach. When actual Aircraft Class. A broad classification as to the gen-
instrument conditions are encountered below eral mission purpose of an aircraft design (e.g., at-
1,000 feet above the airport/flight deck elevation tack, fighter, helicopter, patrol, transport, vertical
during an instrument approach. takeoff and landing and unmanned aerial vehicles).
Actual Instrument Conditions. Conditions ex- Aircraft Commander Time. The individual flight
ternal to the aircraft in flight that do not permit visual time during which an individual, designated as a
reference to the horizon. qualified aircraft commander in the aircraft model
being flown, is serving as pilot in command. Aircraft
Aerobatic Flight Maneuvers. An intentional ma-
commander time is a measure of command experi-
neuver involving an abrupt change in aircraft attitude,
ence rather than of pilot experience.
intentionally performed spins, or other maneuvers re-
quiring pitch/dive angles greater than 45_, bank angles
Aircraft Model. The basic mission symbol and de-
greater than 60_, or accelerations greater than 2gs. A
sign number (i.e., P-3, S-3, F-14, and H-60).
break maneuver that conforms to the model NATOPS
manual is not considered to be aerobatic flight. Aircraft Series. The specific version of aircraft
within the same model (e.g., AV-8B; H-46D or E;
Aeromedical Dual Designator. An aeronautically
F/A-18D or E/F).
designated Medical Department officer (i.e., flight sur-
geon, aerospace physiologist, aerospace experimental
Aircraft Type. The broadest classification of air-
psychologist, or aviation optometrist) with the Addi-
craft as to physical characteristics (i.e., fixed-wing,
tional Qualification Designator (AQD) of either 6AC
rotary-wing or tilt-rotor).
(Med Dept & NFO) or 6AE (Med Dept & Pilot).
Aeromedical Officer. An aeronautically designated Aircrew. A collective term that applies to all catego-
Medical Department officer (i.e., flight surgeon, aero- ries of personnel in a flight status either as crew or
space physiologist, aerospace experimental psycholo- noncrewmember. Aircrew are military personnel on
gist, or aerospace optometrist), or officer student in a competent flight orders or civilian personnel whose
course of instruction leading to such designation. duties require frequent and regular participation in
aerial flights to perform inflight functions such as
Aeronautically Designated Personnel. A col- installation, maintenance, evaluation of airborne
lective term that applies to all Naval Aviators, Naval technical equipment (maintenance skins), commu-
Flight Officers, Naval Aerial Observers (USMC), nication specialists, photo specialists, etc.
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B Firefighters and in-flight medical services are

examples.
Bolter. An attempted arrested landing on a carrier in
which some portion of the aircraft, such as the land- Combatant Commander. A commander of one of
ing gear or hook, touches the deck but the arresting the unified or specified combatant commands estab-
gear is not engaged and the aircraft continues in lished by the President.
flight.
Competent Authority. An official bearing the title
C
of commanding officer or reporting senior higher in
Career Crewmember (also known as Career the chain of command.
Enlisted Flyer). A member of the Navy enlisted
aviation community rating (AD, AE, AM, AMH, Control (Radar)
AME, AMS, AO, AT, AV, AW, PR, IT (TACAMO
only), or AZ (TAR only)) holding a 78XX, 82XX, or a. Advisory. The tactical control of aircraft by a
designated control unit in which the pilot
94XX NEC; or is in a formal training pipeline lead-
receives directions and recommendations. Air-
ing to the award of those NECs, and is detailed by craft commanders are not relieved of responsi-
PERS-404E or NRPC-417. Career Enlisted Flyers bility for their own safety and navigation.
are crewmembers who are primarily detailed
throughout their career into flying billets. Career En- b. Close. The tactical control of aircraft by a
listed Flyers receive either continuous or conditional designated control unit, whereby the pilot
Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay (CEFIP) and not receives orders affecting aircraft movements.
The pilot will not deviate from controller
Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) for aerial
instructions unless given permission or unless
flight. unusual circumstances require immediate
action for the safety of the flight. In either
Chemical, Biological Radiological, or Nuclear
case, the pilot will inform the controller of the
Defense (CBRND). Defensive measures taken action taken. This type of control requires
against the effects of a chemical, biological, or a two-way radio communication and radar
nuclear weapon attack. contact. The controller is responsible for the
safe separation of the aircraft, and the pilot
Computer Aided NAVFLIRS Data Entry must be informed whenever the aircraft is not
(CANDE). CANDE is a CNO/Commander, Naval held on the radarscope for periods in excess of
Air Systems Command (COMNAVAIRSYSCOM) 1 minute or five sweeps of the radar and, as a
result, is being dead reckoned. The ultimate
— authorized automated program designed to pro-
safety of the aircraft is the responsibility of the
vide support to squadron personnel for accurate pilot.
completion of the NAVFLIRS form (OPNAV
3710/4). It allows squadron personnel to input pre- c. Positive. The tactical control of aircraft by a
flight and postflight data into the program that will designated control unit, whereby the pilot
generate a data diskette for processing at the local receives orders affecting aircraft movements
data service facility (DSF) and hard-copy facsimiles that transfer responsibility for the safe naviga-
for the master flight file and the maintenance analyst. tion of the aircraft to the unit issuing such
orders. The ultimate safety of the aircraft is the
Civilian Non-DOD Government Employee. In- responsibility of the pilot.
dividual could be with other Federal Government Controlling Custodian. The command exercising
agency, state, county, or local government, etc., or an administrative control of assignment, employment,
individual not with any government agency but and logistic support of aircraft. Controlling custo-
whose activities benefit the general public at large. dians are identified in OPNAVINST 5442.2.
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Conversion Mode. Flight operations with the na- E

celles set between 74_ and 5_ are considered to be in
Enlisted Crewmember (USMC). Enlisted per-
CONV mode. (Constant nacelle settings between 5_
sonnel on competent orders to perform duty involv-
and 1_ are not selectable by the pilot.)
ing frequent and regular participation in aerial flight
Crew Resource Management (CRM). The use as a crewmember.
of specifically defined behavioral skills as an integral Enlisted Noncrewmember on Flight Orders
part of every flight to improve mission effectiveness (USMC). Enlisted personnel on competent orders
by minimizing crew preventable errors, maximizing to perform duty involving frequent and regular par-
crew coordination, and optimizing risk management. ticipation in aerial flight who are not performing
duties related to the actual operation of the aircraft or
Cross-Country Flight. A flight that either does not
associated equipment in the aircraft (i.e., mainte-
remain in the local flying area or remains in the local
nance personnel who perform inflight functions such
flying area and terminates at a facility other than an
as installation or troubleshooting of airborne techni-
active military facility.
cal equipment (maintenance skins) and VIP support,
D photo specialists, etc.).
Designations. A designation is a one-time occur- F

rence and remains in effect until removed for cause. Flight3
Commanders shall issue a designation letter to the in-
dividual upon the occasion of his/her original desig- a. For operational purposes, a flight is one or more
nation with appropriate copies for inclusion in his/ aircraft proceeding on a common mission.
her NATOPS qualification jacket.
b. For recording and reporting purposes, a flight
DIFCREW. Duty for enlisted personnel in a flying begins when the aircraft first moves forward
status involving operational or training flights. on its takeoff run or takes off vertically from
rest at any point of support and ends after
airborne flight when the aircraft is on the
DIFDEN. Duty in a flying status for an officer not in-
surface and either:
volving flying.
(1) The engines are stopped or the aircraft has
DIFOPS. Duty in a flying status for an officer involv- been on the surface for 5 minutes, which-
ing operational or training flights. ever comes first
DIFTEM (USN). Duty in a temporary flying status (2) A change is made in the pilot in command.
performing special mission duties as a non- c. For helicopters, a flight begins when the
crew member. Enlisted personnel are so ordered in aircraft lifts from a rest point or commences
accordance with BUPERINST 1326.4 (series). ground taxi and ends after airborne flight
when the rotors are disengaged or the aircraft
Direct Station-to-Station Communications. A has been stationary for 5 minutes with rotors
means of passing flight progress information engaged.
between airfields. Communications should be estab-
Note
lished by one of the following methods:2
Flight time on repetitive evolutions such as
field carrier landing practice (FCLP), pas-
a. Voice landline senger/cargo stops, and carrier qualifica-
tions shall be logged from the time the
b. Aeronautical Information System (AIS). aircraft takes off until the aircraft has been on
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flown (i.e., three sorties of 55 minutes actual
air time interspersed with two 20-minute Individual Flight Time. The total pilot time and
ground periods for refueling or passenger/ special crew time creditable to an individual.
cargo transfer will be logged as 3.0 hours of
flight time). Instructor. A naval aviator, naval flight officer, or
naval aircrewman designated in writing by compe-
Flight Clearance. A flight clearance provides tem- tent authority as a flight instructor, NATOPS evalua-
porary flight operating limits for an aviation system tor, or NATOPS instructor in the aircraft model being
operating in a nonstandard configuration or to a non- flown.
standard envelope, pending issuance of the technical
directive or change to the NATOPS, NATIP, or tacti- Instructor Time. Individual flight time during
cal manuals. A flight clearance is a temporary air- which an instructor is required to instruct or evaluate
worthiness approval from COMNAVAIRSYSCOM. other aeronautically designated personnel or stu-
dents undergoing a formal flight syllabus.
Flight Crew. Personnel whose presence is required
on board a manned aircraft or at a control station for Instrument Meteorological Conditions.
UAVs to perform crew functions in support of the as- Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of vis-
signed mission (e.g., pilot, copilot, navigator, flight ibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling less than the
engineer, internal pilot, crew chief, air observer, spe- minimums specified for visual meteorological
cial crew, trainee, etc.). conditions. IMC conditions exist anytime a visible
horizon is not distinguishable.
Flight Support Personnel. Personnel immedi-
ately involved in the maintenance, fueling, towing/ Instrument Time. The portion of pilot time in
moving, start-up, taxi, or launch and recovery of air- either day or night under actual or simulated instru-
craft including, but not limited to, taxi directors, ment conditions.4
catapult and arresting gear crew, final checkers, land-
a. Actual instrument time will be logged by both
ing signal enlisted (LSEs), aircraft maintenance per- pilots in a dual/multipiloted aircraft during
sonnel and aircraft move crews and directors. flight in actual instrument conditions.
Flight Time. The elapsed time computed in accor- b. Simulated instrument time shall be logged
only by the pilot actually manipulating the
dance with the definition of flight. Flight time is
controls.
logged in hours and tenths of hours and is creditable
to the aircraft, personnel aboard, and equipment. Note
NFOs and student NFOs may report actual
Formation Flight. A flight of more than one air- instrument time if they fly in an aircraft in
craft operating by prior arrangement as a single air- which they can monitor the pilot instruments
and recommend information to the pilot
craft with regard to altitude, navigation, and position
during actual instrument conditions.
reporting, and where separation between aircraft
within the flight rests with the pilots in that flight.
J
H Joint Service Battlestaff Personnel Embarked

on Naval Aircraft. Personnel of all services
Hazard. A condition with the potential to cause per- serving as Battlestaff crewmembers on board Navy
sonal injury or death, property damage, or mission E-6 aircraft conducting airborne strategic
degradation. communications.
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L Multipiloted Aircraft. Any aircraft having two sets

of flight controls and instruments and operated by
Landing. A return to the surface; landings include two pilots, both of who meet the requirements of the
touch and go (providing the landing gear touches the
NATOPS manual for that model aircraft.
surface), bolter, forced, or crash.
N
Note
Terms of control terminology such as imme- Naval Aircraft. For the purposes of this instruction,
diately, possible, and practicable refer to the those aircraft accepted into the naval aircraft inventory
degree of urgency intended in the message:5 reporting system, pre-accepted aircraft, and public use
aircraft operated exclusively by or for the Navy.
a. Land immediately — Self-explanatory.
b. Land as soon as possible — Land at the Naval Aircrewman. A designation for enlisted per-
first site at which a safe landing can be sonnel who have met the requirements for qualifica-
made. tion and have been so certified in accordance with
paragraph 12.9 of this instruction.
c. Land as soon as practicable — Extended
flight is not recommended. The landing
site and duration of flight is at the Naval Aviation Shore Facility. A facility at
discretion of the pilot in command. which an active airfield exists and is either owned,
operated, or controlled by the Navy or Marine Corps.
Local Flight. A flight that remains within the local
flying area and terminates at either the same facility or
Night Time. The portion of pilot time during dark-
another military facility with which the originating sta-
ness (i.e., between the official time of sunset and sun-
tion has direct station-to-station communications.
rise (on the surface below the aircraft in flight),
Local Flying Area. That area in the vicinity of an regardless of whether visual or instrument condi-
air installation in which locally-based aircraft can options exist).
erate during an average/typical sorties flight time.
The local flying area shall not exceed 350 miles from O
an air installation and be designated as such in the Air
Operations Manual by the Commanding Officer. In Officer in Tactical Command. The senior officer
so far as practicable, local flying areas shall be present eligible to assume command, or the officer to
bounded by prominent terrain features and/or air whom he has delegated tactical command.
navigation aid radials/distances.
Official Business. The necessity to contact person-
M nel, units, or organizations for the purpose of conduct-
ing transactions in the service of and in the interest of
Mile. All distances referred to in this instruction are
the United States Government. This definition does not
nautical miles unless otherwise specified.
authorize the use of official business only airfields,
Mission Commander Time. Flight time during their services, or other items attendant to itinerant op-
which an individual, designated as a qualified mis- erations when making en route stops while proceeding
sion commander in the aircraft model being flown, is to an airfield at which official business is to be conduc-
serving as the mission commander. Mission com- ted. Official business only restrictions do not preclude
mander time is a measure of command experience the use of the facility as an alternate during instrument
rather than flight experience. flight rule (IFR) conditions.
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Operational Flying. (See paragraph 11.2 for defi- record of active participation in the control of an
nition and application.) aircraft. Pilot time will be credited to the individual
actually earning it regardless of rank, billet, age, or
Operational Necessity. A mission associated level of experience.6
with war or peacetime operations in which the conse-
quences of an action justify accepting the risk of loss a. First Pilot Time. The portion of pilot time
of aircraft and crew. during which an individual is positioned with
access to the flight controls and is exercising
principal active control of the aircraft.
Operational Risk Management. The process of
dealing with the risk associated with military op- b. Copilot Time. The portion of pilot time while
erations, which include risk assessment, risk deci- assisting the pilot exercising principal active
sion making and implementation of effective risk control of a multipiloted aircraft during which
controls. the copilot is positioned with access to and is
immediately ready to operate the flight con-
trols; or, in those aircraft with only one set of
Orientation Flight. A continuous-flight in DOD
flight controls, that portion of flight time
aircraft performed within the local flying area and while instructing the pilot who is exercising
terminating at the point of origin intended to fur- principal active control when the designated
ther the understanding of particular programs con- instructor is positioned so that pilot and
cerning the roles and missions of the Department of aircraft instruments can be observed. Aero-
Defense. nautically designated personnel may log CPT
while performing copilot duties as required by
the aircraft mission.
P
Pilot Under Instruction. A designated aviator
under instruction.
Passenger. An individual who is not part of the air-
crew traveling in an aircraft designed or normally Pre-accepted Aircraft. Those aircraft under devel-
configured for passenger (nonaircrew) carrying ca- opment or in production for the Navy which have not
pability on a point-to-point flight. yet been accepted into the naval aircraft inventory via
DD 250.
Pathfinder. An aircraft whose primary mission is
Project Specialist. A non-aeronautically desig-
to assist tactical aircraft with communication or
nated individual embarked in a government aircraft
navigation of flights over regions where normal
not equipped with ejection seats for the purpose of
tactical aircraft navigation/ communication equip-
operating aircraft systems, operating specially
ment is unusable.
designed equipment, or observing aircraft or crew
performance when required in connection with as-
Pilot in Command. The pilot assigned responsibil- signed duties or contractual responsibilities which
ity for safe and orderly conduct of the flight. will require flight on a regular basis for mission ac-
complishment which extend beyond a 90- day flying
Pilot Time. The flight time credited to a designated period. Project specialists are not responsible for nor-
aviator, student naval aviator, student/designated mal aircrew duties.
naval flight surgeon, student/designated aerospace
physiologist, or student/designated aerospace ex- Public Use Aircraft. For the purposes of this in-
perimental psychologist assigned to duty involv- struction, civil aircraft operated exclusively by or for
ing flying. Pilot time includes all time credited as the government under contract for greater than
first pilot and copilot. Pilot time is intended to be a 90 days.
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Q Simulated Instrument Conditions. Conditions

external to the aircraft in flight are visual meteoro-
Qualified in Model. A designation that indicates logical conditions (VMC), but pilot vision is limited
the minimum requirements for qualification in a spe- primarily to the interior of the aircraft.
cific crew position, as set forth in the appropriate
NATOPS manual, have been attained. Such designa- Single-Piloted Aircraft. Any aircraft that has only
tions are a one-time occurrence (per unit/command one set of flight controls or a tandum cockpit, or any
tour) and remain in effect until removed for cause. aircraft that has two sets of flight controls and instru-
Annual NATOPS evaluations should not be con- ments and is being operated by only one pilot who
fused with or combined with these designations. If meets the requirements of the NATOPS manual for
specific aircraft model NATOPS guidance is lacking, that model aircraft.
an individual shall be considered qualified in model
for specific crew position when so designated by the Special Crew Time. The portion of flight time ac-
reporting custodian. crued while not acting as first pilot or copilot, but
otherwise serving as a member of the authorized
R
crew complement of an aircraft or as a student in
flight training.
Reporting Custodian. An organizational unit of
the lowest echelon of command accepting responsi-
Special Operations Personnel. Personnel that
bility (involving accountability to CNO) for aircraft
are required to conduct special operations such as
as designated either by CNO or by the controlling
high-altitude parachuting from military aircraft
custodian of the aircraft.
(SEALS, ANGLICO, RECON, physiology safety
Risk. An expression of possible loss in terms of se- observers, etc.).
verity and probability.
Stereo Route. Routinely used route of flight estab-
Risk Assessment. The process of detecting haz- lished by users and ARTCC identified by a coded
ards and assessing associated risks. name. These routes simplify flight plan handling and
communications.
S
Student Naval Aviator (Student Pilot). An indi-
Selected Passengers. A non-aeronautically des- vidual undergoing training who is not designated as a
ignated individual embarked in a government naval aviator.
aircraft equipped with ejection seats. Selected pas-
sengers are not responsible for normal aircrew duties T
and shall have flying requirements which require
flight on a regular basis for mission accomplishment Tilt-rotor. Aircraft type capable of rotor-borne and
which extend beyond a 90-day flying period. This wing-borne flight (e.g., MV-22).
category is not appropriate for those completing ori-
entation flights or for midshipmen. Trip. A consecutive series of flights by the same air-
craft with the same general purpose of flight (with re-
Simulated Instrument Approach. An instru- gard to the aircraft only), pilot in command, and
ment approach flown under simulated instrument transaction code (i.e., ship operations or shore opera-
conditions. tions) from point of original departure to destination.
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U Visual Meteorological Conditions. Meteoro-

logical conditions expressed in terms of visibility,
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. A remotely piloted air-
craft designed for purposes other than as a target (e.g., cloud distance, and ceiling that are equal to or better
reconnaissance, surveillance, gunfire support, etc.). than specified minimums. Basic weather conditions
UAVs are flown by referencing instruments or visually. prescribed for flight under visual flight rules (VFR).
(Refer to Chapter 5.)
V
Very Important Persons. VIPs are defined as flag

officers, DOD officials equal to or senior to flag offi- VOD. For the purposes of this instruction, all heli-
cers, high-profile public figures, elected members of copter and tilt-rotor aircraft that have the capability
Congress, etc. to deliver passengers or cargo.
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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS
A AOA. Angle of attack.
ABI. Aviation billet indicator. AOR. Area of responsibility.
ACFT CMDR. Aircraft commander. AP. Area planning.
ACIP. Aviation career incentive pay. ARCP. Air refueling control point(s).
ACM. Air combat maneuvers. ARTCC. Air route traffic control center.
ACP. Allied communication publication. ASAC. Antisubmarine air controller.
ACT. Aircraft commander time. ASED. Aviation service entry date.
ADIZ. Air defense identification zone. ASEP. Aircrew survivability enhancement program.
ADMAT. Administrative material inspection. ASI. Aviation status indicator.
AEW. Airborne early warning. ASTC. Aviation Survival Training Center.
ASW. Antisubmarine warfare.

AFCS. Automatic flight control system.
ATC. Air traffic control.
A/G. Miscellaneous ship.
ATCAA. Air traffic control assigned airspace.
AI. Air intelligence; Air intercept.
ATCF. Air Traffic Control Facility.
AGL. Above ground level.
ATP. Allied tactical publication.
AIA. Aircraft inspection and acceptance.
AVOPS. Aviation Operations Officer.
AIM. Aeronautical Information Manual.
AIS. Aeronautical Information System. B
ALS. Approach lighting system. BRAC. Base realignment and closure.
ALSS. Aviation life support system. BUMED. Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.
ALTRV. Altitude reservation. BuNo. Bureau number.
AMCM. Airborne mine countermeasures. BVA. Best visual acuity.
AMDD. Aeromedical Dual Designator. C
AME. Aviation medical examiner. CAD. Collective address designator.
AMO. Aviation medical officer. CANDE. Computer-aided NAVFLIRS data entry.
AMSO. Aeromedical Safety Officer. CAP. Combat air patrol.
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CASREP. Casualty report. COMMARFORPAC. Commander, U.S. Marine

Forces, Pacific.
CBR. Chemical, biological, and radiological.
COMNAVAIRES. Commander, Naval Air Force
CBRND. Chemical, biological, radiological, or Reserve.
nuclear defense.
COMNAVAIRFOR. Commander, Naval Air Forces.
CCA. Carrier-controlled approach.
COMNAVAIRLANT. Commander, Naval Air Force,
CDC. Combat Direction Center. U.S. Atlantic Fleet.
CG FOURTH MAW. Commanding General, 4th COMNAVAIRPAC. Commander, Naval Air Force,
Marine Air Wing. U.S. Pacific Fleet.
CEFIP. Career Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM. Commander, Naval Air
Systems Command.
COMUSNAVEUR. Commander, U.S. Naval
Forces Europe. COMNAVAIRWARCENACDIV. Commander,
Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division.
COMUSNAVCENT. Commander, U.S. Naval
Forces Central. COMNAVEDTRACOM. Commander, Naval
Education and Training Command.
COMUSNAVSO. Commander, U.S. Naval Forces
South. COMNAVRESFOR. Commander, Naval Reserve
Force.
CMC. Commandant of the Marine Corps.
COMNAVSAFECEN. Commander, Naval Safety
CNATRA. Chief of Naval Air Training. Center.
CNI. Communication, navigation, identification. COMSEVENFLT. Commander Seventh Fleet.
CNO. Chief of Naval Operations. COMSIXTHFLT. Commander Sixth Fleet.
CO. Commanding Officer. CONUS. Continental United States.
COD. Carrier on-board delivery. CORTRAMID. Coordinated training of midshipmen.
COMCABEAST. Commander, Marine Corps Air CPT. Copilot time.

Bases, Eastern Area.
CRM. Crew Resource Management.
COMCABWEST. Commander, Marine Corps Air
Bases, Western Area. CTF. Commander Task Force.
COMFAIR. Commander, Fleet Air. CVW. Carrier air wing.
COMMARFORs. Commading Generals, Fleet

D
Marine Force.
DCF. Document control form.
COMMARFORLANT. Commander, U.S. Marine
Forces, Atlantic. DCMC. Defense Contract Management Command.
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DEWIZ. Defense early warning identification zone. F
DH. Decision height. F/W. Fixed wing.
FAA. Federal Aviation Administration.

DIFCREW. Duty involving flying, crewman.
FACSFAC. Fleet area control and surveillance facility.
DIFDEN. Duty in a flying status not involving flying.
FAILSAFE. Fleet air introduction/liaison of survival
DIFOPS. Duty in a flying status involving opera- aircrew flight equipment.
tional or training flights.
FAR. Federal Aviation Regulation.
DIFTECH. Duty involved flying as a technical
observer. FCF. Functional checkflight.
FCLP. Field carrier landing practice.

DIFTEM. Personnel under training to become
crewmembers. FDLP. Field deck landing practice.
DM. Defensive Maneuvering. FFPB. Field Flight Performance Board.
DME. Distances measuring equipment. FL. Flight level.
DNEC. Distributive naval enlisted classification. FLIP. Flight information publication.
FLIR. Forward looking infrared.

DOD. Department of Defense.
FLP. Field landing pattern.
DP. Departure procedure.
FMF. Fleet Marine Force.
DPRO. Digital projection readout.
FMS. Foreign military sales.
DSF. Data service facility.
FNAEB. Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Board.
DSN. Defense switched network.
FOD. Foreign object damage.
DUAT. Direct user access terminal. FPC. Flight purpose code.
FPT. First pilot time.

E
FRS. Fleet Replacement squadron.
ECM. Electronic countermeasures.
FS. Flight surgeon.
ER. External pilot (UAV).
FSS. Flight service station.
ETA. Estimated time of arrival.
FSSB. Flight Status Selection Board.
ETD. Estimated time of departure. FXP. Fleet exercise publication.
ETE. Estimated time en route. FYTD. Fiscal year to date.
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G J
GCI. Ground-controlled intercept. JAGMAN. Manual for Judge Advocate General.
GLOC. G-loss of consciousness. JANAP. Joint Army, Navy, Air Force publication.
GPC. General purpose code. JQR. Job qualification requirements.
GPS. Global positioning system.

K
GSA. General Services Administration.
KIAS. Knots indicated airspeed.
H
L
HAP. High-altitude parachute.
LANT/PAC/MED/TRAMID. Atlantic/Pacific/
HAT. Height above touchdown. Mediterranean/Naval reserve officers training corps
HDIP. Hazardous duty incentive pay. midshipmen.
HEED. Helicopter emergency egress device. LEO. Law enforcement official.
HF. High frequency. LEP. Laser eye protection.
HOI. Handbook of overhaul instructions. LIMDU. Limited duty.
HWD. Horizontal weather depiction. LOA. Letter of agreement.
LOG. Log video.

I
LOS. Line of sight; Launch on search.
ICAO. International Civil Aviation Organization.
LPC. Low pressure chamber.
ICS. Intercommunication system.
LPU. Life preserver unit.
IFARS. Individual flight activity reporting system.
LSO. Landing signal officer.
IFF. Identification friend or foe.
IFR. Instrument flight rules. M

ILS. Instrument landing system. MAG. Marine aircraft group.
IMC. Instrument meteorological conditions.
MAP. Military assistance program.
IMR. Individual master roster.
MARSA. Military assumes responsibility for
IR. Internal pilot (UJAV). separation of aircraft.
IR. Infrared; IFR Military Training Route. MAW. Marine Air Wing.
IRS. Intelligence report; Independent research. MCAS. Marine Corps Air Station.
IT. Instructor time. MCO. Marine Corps Order.
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MCT. Mission commander time. NASTP. Naval Aviation Survival Training Program.
MDA. Minimum descent altitude. NATEC. Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering
Service Command.
MDS. Maintenance data system.
NATIP. Naval Aviation Technical Information Product.
MEDEVAC. Medical emergency evacuation.
NATO. North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
METS. Modular Egress Training System.
NATOPS. Naval air training and operating proce-
MIFAR. Monthly individual flight activity report. dures standardization.
MIM. Maintenance instruction manual. NAVAID. Navigation aid.
MITO. Minimum interval takeoff. NAVAVNDEPOTs. Naval air depots.
MMU. Model Manager Unit. NAVAVSCOLSCOM. Naval Aviation Schools

Command.
MOA. Military operating areas.
NAVFIG. Naval Flight Information Group.
MOP. Month(s) operations flying.
NAVMETOCCOM. Naval Meteorology and Ocean-
MOS. Military occupational specialty. ography Command.
MRU. Military radar unit. NAVOPMEDINST. Naval Operational Medicine

Institute.
MSL. Mean sea level.
NAVPERSCOM. Navy Personnel Command.
MSN. Mission.
NAVREP. Navy representative.
MSN CDR. Mission Commander.
NCOIC. Noncommissioned officer in charge.
MTR. Military training route.
NCR. No carbon required.
MWA. Military weather advisory.
NEC. Naval enlisted classification.
N NFM. NATOPS flight manual.
NAC. Naval aircrewnman. NFO. Naval flight officer.
NALCOMIS. Naval Aviation Logistics Command NIMA. National Imagery and Mapping Agency.
Management Information Systems. NITE. Night imaging and threat evaluation.
NALIS. Navy logistics information system. NJROTC. Naval Reserve Junior Officer Training
Corps.
NAMT. Naval air maintenance trainer.
nm. Nautical mile.
NAS. Naval air station.
NMCS. Not mission capable-supply.
NASA. National Aeronautics and Space
Administration. NMCM. Not mission capable-maintenance.
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NOE. Nap of the Earth. P
NOS. National Oceanographic Service. PALS. Precision approach and landing system.
PAR. Precision Approach Radar.

NOTAM(s). Notice(s) to airmen.
PCS. Permanent change of station.
NPQ. Not physically qualified.
PEP. Personnel exchange program.
NROTC. Naval reserve officer training corps.
PHIBRON. Amphibious Squadron.
NSTI. Naval Survival Training Institute.
PIC. Pilot in command.
NTTP. Naval Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
PO. Payload operator (UAV).
publication.
POC. Point of contact.
NVD. Night vision device.
PQM. Pilot qualified in model.
NWP. Naval warfare publication.
PQS. Personnel qualification standard.
O
PR. Parachute rigger.
PROTRAMID. Professional training of midshipmen.

OAT. Outside air temperature.
ODCR. Officer data control report. Q
OFT. Operational flight trainer. QAC. Quick attachable chest.
OIC. Officer in charge. R
OMA. Operational Maintenance Activity. RAC. Replacement aircrew.
OMB. Office of Management and Budget. RDD. Required delivery date.
RDO. Runway Duty Officer.

OOCF. Out-of-control flight.
RDT&E. Research, development, test, and evaluation.
OPAREA. Operating area.
ROTC. Reserve Officer Training Corps.
ORE. Operational readiness evaluation.
RSSMM. Rescue swimmer school model manager.
ORG. Originator.
RSSTP. Rescue swimmer school training program.
ORI. Operational readiness inspection.
RTO. Range training officer.
ORM. Operational risk management. RUC. Reporting unit code.
OT&E. Operational test and evaluation. RVR. Runway visual range.
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S T/M/S. Type/model/series.
SAD. Senior air director. TO. Table of organization.
SAR. Search and rescue. TRAMID. Training for U.S. Naval Academy/Naval
reserve officers training corps midshipmen.
SARMM. Search and rescue model manager.
TR. Training rules.
SCATANA. Security control of air traffic and air
navigation aids. TYCOM. Type Commander.
SCT. Special crew time.

U
SELRES/SMCR. Selected reserve.
UAV. Unmanned aerial vehicle.
SERE. Survival, evasion, resistance to interrogation
UCR. Urgent change recommendation.
and escape.
UHF. Ultrahigh frequency.
SFA. Single frequency approach.
UIC. Unit identification code.
SIF. Selective identification feature.
UT. Underway trial.
SOP. Standard operating procedure.
UTC. Coordinated Universal Time.
SPC. Specific purpose code.
STANAG. Standardization agreement. V
STOL. Short takeoff and landing. VFR. Visual flight rules.
SUA. Special use airspace. VHF. Very high frequency.
VIP. Very important person.

T
VMC. Visual meteorological conditions.
T&R. Training and readiness.
VOD. Vertical on-board delivery.
TACTS. Tactical aircrew combat training system.
VOR. VHF Omni-Directional Range.
TAD. Temporary additional duty.
VR. VFR Military Training Route.
TAR/FTS. Tactical air request.
V/STOL. Vertical/short takeoff and landing.
TBA. To be assigned.
VTOL. Vertical takeoff and landing.
TCAS. Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System.
TDIP. Technical data indoctrination package. W
TERPS. Terminal instrument procedures. WST. Weapon system trainer.
TMR. Total mission requirements. WW. Weather watch.
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CHAPTER 1
Introduction
1.1 GENERAL of this instruction shall apply; therefore, wording
such as “normally,” “etc.,” “usually,” and “such as”
The Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures is employed. Words or clauses of that type shall not
Standardization (NATOPS) program is a positive be used as loopholes nor shall they be expanded to
approach towards improving combat readiness and include a maneuver, situation, or circumstance that
achieving a substantial reduction in aircraft mishaps. should not be performed or encountered by the
This instruction issues policy and procedural guidance aircraft in question.
of the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) that is
applicable to all NATOPS users. d. To increase combat readiness and improve flight
safety, the scope and operation of the NATOPS
Use of ORM in the planning and execution of all program, conduct of NATOPS evaluations, urgent
military training is mandated by DODINST 6055.1. and routine change procedures to NATOPS publi-
OPNAVINST 3500.39 further directs all Navy and cations, and NATOPS review conference proce-
Marine Corps Activities to apply ORM in planning dures are discussed in Chapter 2.
operations and training to optimize operational capabil-
ities and readiness. 1.1.2 Change Procedures. Recommended
changes to this and other NATOPS publications may be
1.1.1 Purpose and Scope submitted by anyone in accordance with Chapter 2 of
this instruction. Submit recommended changes to this
a. This instruction prescribes general flight and operat- instruction to Commander Naval Air Forces (N32),
ing instructions and procedures applicable to the NAS North Island, P.O. Box 357051, San Diego, CA
operation of all naval aircraft and related activities. 92135-7051.
This instruction is not intended to cover every
contingency that may arise nor every rule of safety
1.1.3 Change Symbols. Revised text is indicated
and good practice. To achieve maximum value, the
by a black vertical line in either margin of the page,
contents of all directives cited must be studied and
adjacent to the affected text, like the one printed next to
understood. Routine interpretation and procedural
this paragraph. The change symbol identifies the addition
questions should be referred to type wing/type
of new information, a changed procedure, the correction
command NATOPS offices for resolution prior to
of an error, or a rephrasing of the previous material.
referral to COMNAVAIRFOR. Where the need
arises, special instructions or waivers will be issued
by COMNAVAIRFOR. 1.1.4 Waiver Requests. Figure 1-1 delineates
responsibility for areas within this instruction. Waiver
b. In the tactical environment, military exigency may requests should be sent to the applicable command and
require on-site deviations from instructions/proce- code.
dures contained here. The existing risk of deviation
must continually be weighed against the benefit of
1.1.5 How To Obtain Copies
deviating from this instruction. Deviation from
specified flight and operating instructions is autho-
rized in emergency situations when, in the judgment a. Automatic distribution of this directive is by
of the pilot in command, safety justifies such a electronic means only. Electronic copies of the
deviation. revisions, changes and interim changes to this
manual can be found in the following locations:
c. It is often not feasible to completely specify all
situations or circumstances under which provisions (1) www.natec.navy.mil NATEC website.
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ORGANIZATION CHAPTER 1.2 OTHER GOVERNING SOURCES OF

COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) 1, 3, 8, 11, 12, 13, INFORMATION
Appendix A, C, and E
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM 2 Instructions and procedures contained here are not
(AIR-4.0P) intended to replace or duplicate the following govern-
CNO (N785F) 4, 5, 6, and 9 ing sources.
CNO (N781) 7 and Appendix B, D,
F, G, H, I, J, and K 1.2.1 NATOPS Manuals. Those manuals that are
CNO (N78) 10 issued for specific aircraft or aviation-related activities
for CNO by COMNAVAIRSYSCOM. They contain
Figure 1-1. OPNAVINST 3710.7 Areas of standard flight doctrine and the optimum operating
Responsibility procedures for the aircraft model or aviation activity
concerned. Where a NATOPS manual is not issued for
a particular model aircraft, appropriate commands shall
(2) https://natops.navair.navy.mil NATOPS issue doctrine and procedures locally. Where a specific
website. NATOPS manual indicates a deviation from this
instruction, the specific NATOPS manual constitutes
(3) Unclassified SECNAV and OPNAV directives CNO authority to deviate from this instruction. Individ-
are at Navy Electronic Directives System ual aircraft NATOPS requirements should be at least as
stringent as those set forth here. If as a result of a
(NEDS) website http://neds.nebt.daps.mil.
NATOPS conference, it is desired to establish a less
stringent requirement, prior approval shall be obtained
b. NATOPS Publications from COMNAVAIRFOR. Such approval may be re-
quested by submitting a copy of the copy of the
(1) Automatic Distribution. Automatic dis- conference report to COMNAVAIRFOR(N32) and
tribution of individual NATOPS publications COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0) with the item listed
are as requested by the individual units in their as a change requiring further approval in accordance
ADRL accounts. Units flying the aircraft will with Chapter 2. When more stringent requirements are
receive paper copies based on requirements issued in this instruction, this instruction shall govern
determined by the NATOPS Model Manager. until specific authority to deviate has been granted by
Other units will receive CD-ROM distribu- COMNAVAIRFOR.
tion, whenever available, as determined from
the unit’s ADRL request.
1.2.2 Local Flying Rules and Instructions.
Local flying rules and instructions will be found in
(2) Additional Copies. Those who require regulations issued by the various fleets, forces, naval air
paper copies can obtain them from the stations, and other activities where naval aircraft are
NATOPS Model Manager unit, whose ad- based or operated. Navy and Marine Corps Air Stations
dress is published in the Preface of each and other naval aviation shore facilities that routinely
NATOPS publication. The name, rank, tele- conduct flight operations shall supplement this instruc-
phone number, and e-mail address of the tion with air operations manuals. Guidelines for the
NATOPS Program Manager for each publica- preparation of air operations manuals are contained in
tion is contained in the NATOPS Status NAVAIR 00-80T-114 (ATC NATOPS manual).
Report which is a product posted on the
NATOPS website, natops.navair.navy.mil.
Electronic copies of most NATOPS publica- 1.2.3 Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
tions are posted in PDF-format on the NA- Naval aircraft shall be operated in accordance with
TOPS Search page of the NATEC website, applicable provisions of FAR, Part 91, except:
http://www.natec.navy.mil. Active interim
change messages are normally posted on the a. Where this instruction prescribes more stringent
site within 7 days of their release. requirements.
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b. Where exemptions or authorizations issued to the f. Section 91.179 (b) (1) (IFR Cruising Altitude or
Department of the Navy/DOD permit deviation Flight Level). Exemption from the altitudes to be
from FAR. maintained in uncontrolled airspace has been
granted to the extent necessary to conduct military
1.2.3.1 FAR Exemptions. Users shall determine training route (MTR) training. Policies and proce-
the expiration date, full scope and restrictions of an dures for the conduct of MTRs is contained in
exemption prior to exercising it. Exemptions to FARs OPNAVINST 3722.33 (FAA Order 7610.4, Spe-
applicable to DOD aircraft may be viewed on the FAA cial Military Operations) and FLIP Area Planning
Automated Exemption System (AES) website, AP/1B. (Exemption 2396, non-expiring)
http://aes.faa.gov, using petitioner as “Department of
g. Section 91.209 (a) (Aircraft Lights). An exemp-
Defense” or “Department of the Navy” for USN and
tion has been granted to DOD aircraft engaged in
USMC exemptions and consulting the AES User
drug interdiction flights provided the aircraft has
Manual as needed. Some exemptions/authorizations
a dedicated on-board observer plus an additional
which are currently on file that allow deviation from
resource capable of detecting all aircraft operating
FAR Part 91 include:
in the vicinity of the DOD aircraft. (Exemption
5100F, expires 9/30/2004.)
a. Section 91.117 (Aircraft Speed). Operation of
naval aircraft at speeds in excess of limits h. Sections 91-209(a) and (b) (Aircraft Lights). An
imposed by section 91.117 shall be governed by exemption for USMC aircraft from 91.209(a) and
paragraph 5.1.4 of this instruction. (b) for flight without lighted aircraft position
lights in order to conduct night vision device
b. Section 91.121 (Altimeter Settings). Allows the flight training in USMC helicopters. (Exemption
use of the local altimeter setting when conducting 8028, expires 04/30/2005.)
high-speed tactical maneuvers that include rapid
transits of Flight Level 180. (Exemption 2861A, 1.2.4 DOD Flight Information Publications
non-expiring) (FLIPs) (NOTAL) and Notices to Airmen
(NOTAMs) (NOTAL). The procedures, special no-
c. Section 91.135 (Operations in Class A Airspace). tices, and instructions contained in the FLIPs and
Authorizes USN undergraduate student aviators NOTAMs are mandatory for all pilots flying naval
to conduct solo flight in Class A airspace without aircraft.
an instrument rating.
1.2.5 FAA Order 7110.65 (Air Traffic Control)
d. Section 91.159 (a) (VFR Cruising Altitude or (NOTAL). The FAA order is applicable to air traffic
Flight Level). Allows operations at altitudes other control by Department of Defense (DOD) activities
than those prescribed by section 91.159 (a) while unless individual military service exceptions are
engaged in drug interdiction operations, only to noted therein. The applicable procedures shall be
the extent necessary to obtain positive identifica- used by naval aviation shore facilities when perform-
tion of a suspect aircraft and maintain visual ing air traffic control (ATC) functions. Waivers for
contact with that aircraft, provided the aircraft has
deviations from the procedures set forth in FAA order
a dedicated on-board observer (other than the
7110.65 may be granted by CNO (N785F). Authority
pilot) to watch for other air traffic, and the aircraft
for reduced runway separation for arriving and
has an operating transponder with Mode C.
departing aircraft using the same runway is outlined
(Exemption 5100F, expires 9/30/2004.)
in paragraph 6.3.1.
e. Section 91.169 (b) and (c) (Alternate Airport

Requirements). Alternate airport requirements 1.2.6 NATOPS Air Traffic Control Manual
and alternate airport weather criteria for clearance (NAVAIR 00-80T-114). This manual is applicable
of flights to be conducted under IFR shall be to the operation of Navy and Marine Corps air traffic
specified in paragraph 4.6.4 of this instruction. control facilities. Applicable procedures shall be used
(Exemption 30B, non-expiring) by shore facilities when performing ATC functions.
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1.2.7 Other Instructions. Special instructions Note

are listed in Appendix C.
Explanatory information about an operating
procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that
1.3 EXPLANATION OF TERMS must be emphasized.
The explanation or definitions of terms and abbrevi- 1.5 WORDING

ations commonly used in the aviation community can
be found in FAR, Part I, and DOD FLIP General
Planning, Chapter 2; and Aeronautical Information The concept of word usage and intended meaning
Manual (AIM) Pilot/Controller Glossary. No effort to that has been adhered to in preparing this instruction is
duplicate these terms is intended. Where terms are used as follows:
in this instruction with a different connotation or where
definitions are lacking in the above-mentioned publica- a. “Shall” has been used only when application of a
tions, the explanations of such terms are included in the procedure is mandatory.
Glossary.
1.4 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES b. “Should” has been used only when application of
a procedure is recommended.
The following definitions apply to WARNINGs,
CAUTIONs, and Notes found throughout this instruction. c. “May” and “need not” have been used only when
application of a procedure is optional.
d. “Will” indicates futurity and never indicates any

degree of requirement for application of a
procedure.
Explanatory information about an operating
procedure practice, or condition, etc., that
may result in injury or death if not carefully e. “Land Immediately” is self-explanatory.
observed or followed.
f. “Land as Soon as Possible” means land at the first
site at which a safe landing can be made.
CAUTION
g. “Land as Soon as Practicable” means extended

Explanatory information about an operating flight is not recommended, the landing site and
procedure, practice, or condition, etc., that
duration of flight is at the discretion of the pilot in
may result in damage to equipment if not
command.
carefully observed or followed.
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CHAPTER 2
Naval Air Training and Operating

Procedures Standardization Program
2.1 PURPOSE f. NATOPS Advisory Group — The NATOPS
advisory group is composed of the following
To define the NATOPS program organization, (and other commands as designated by
assign responsibilities, and specify procedures. COMNAVAIRFOR):
(1) Commander, Naval Air Forces

2.2 NATOPS PROGRAM ORGANIZATION (COMNAVAIRFOR)
The NATOPS program organization shall be in (2) Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC)
accordance with this chapter. (See Figure 2-1.)
(3) Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
(COMNAVAIRSYSCOM)
2.2.1 NATOPS Program Duty Assignments
(4) Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S Pacific
a. NATOPS Program CNO Sponsor — CNO (N78) Fleet (COMNAVAIRPAC)
is the overall NATOPS program sponsor.
(5) Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic
Fleet (COMNAVAIRLANT)
b. Commander, Naval Air Forces (COMNAVAIR-
FOR) — COMNAVAIRFOR is delegated respon- (6) Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA)
sibility for overall management of the NATOPS
program. (7) Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Atlantic
(COMMARFORLANT)
c. Commander, Naval Air Systems Command
(COMNAVAIRSYSCOM) — COMNAVAIR- (8) Commander, U.S. Marine Forces Pacific
SYSCOM is delegated cognizance over the (COMMARFORPAC)
administration and maintenance of NATOPS
publications. (9) Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve
(COMNAVAIRES)
d. NATOPS Program Administrator —
(10) Commanding General, 4th Marine Aircraft
COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) is NATOPS program
Wing (CG FOURTH MAW)
administrator for the overall management of the
NATOPS program and is responsible for the daily
(11) Commander, Naval Safety Center (COM-
administration and management of NATOPS
NAVSAFECEN)
policy.
g. NATOPS Coordinator — A pilot/NFO possessing
e. NATOPS Product Administrator — The COM- broad experience in current operational aircraft,
NAVAIRSYSCOM airworthiness officer assigned to NATOPS program coordination duties
(AIR-4.0P) is delegated responsibility for the at the headquarters of advisory group members.
administration and maintenance of NATOPS
manuals and checklists, representing CNO at all h. Cognizant (COG) Command — An advisory
NATOPS review conferences, and overseeing or group member responsible for specific portions
monitoring all aspects of the production of of the NATOPS program as designated by
NATOPS publications. COMNAVAIRFOR (N32). COG Command
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Figure 2-1. NATOPS Program Organization
assignments are delineated in the NATOPS and should be assigned these responsibilities for a
status report posted on the NATOPS website. minimum of 18 months.
k. NATOPS Evaluation Unit — A command desig-

i. NATOPS Model Manager — The unit com-
nated by an advisory group member, normally the
mander or head of department designated by the
COG Command, to conduct annual NATOPS
COG Command to administer the NATOPS
evaluations of units assigned to that advisory group
program for a specific aircraft model or aircraft-
member.
related system. These assignments are delineated
in the NATOPS status report. l. NATOPS Evaluator — A highly qualified air
crewmember assigned to a NATOPS evaluation unit
j. NATOPS Program Manager — An officer assigned who conducts annual unit NATOPS evaluations for
by the Model Manager who performs administra- a flightcrew position. Designations shall be in
tive responsibilities for the NATOPS program and writing by the commanding officer of the evaluation
who is given written authority to act on behalf of the unit. If the advisory group member is also the COG
Model Manager in NATOPS-related matters. The Command for the aircraft concerned, the NATOPS
program manager shall be highly qualified in model evaluator should be in the Model Manager unit.
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m. NATOPS Instructor — A highly qualified air c. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM — Designates the NA-

crewmember whose primary duty should be TOPS Products Administrator, and is the pro-
administering the NATOPS evaluation program mulgation authority for NATOPS manuals.
within a squadron or unit. The NATOPS instruc-
tor shall receive initial and subsequent NATOPS d. NATOPS Product Administrator — The NATOPS
evaluations from the appropriate NATOPS evalu- product administrator (COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
ator and be designated in writing by the com- AIR-4.0P) acts for COMNAVAIRSYSCOM to:
manding officer.
(1) Oversee and monitor the entire NATOPS
publications program.
n. Assistant NATOPS Instructor — A highly quali-
fied air crewmember who can administer
(2) Represent and execute CNO policy at all
NATOPS evaluation checks. The assistant
NATOPS review conferences.
NATOPS instructor shall receive initial and
subsequent NATOPS evaluations from either the (3) Aid NATOPS program and model manager
appropriate NATOPS evaluator or squadron or unit representatives in preparing for and
unit NATOPS instructor and be designated in conducting review conferences, and in pre-
writing by the commanding officer. paring for and conducting review conference
reports.
o. Unit NATOPS Officer — An aviator whose
primary duty is to administer the NATOPS (4) Monitor the progress of urgent change recom-
program within a squadron or unit. The NATOPS mendations and coordinate the development
officer may also be the NATOPS instructor. and review of interim changes.
(5) Release NATOPS interim changes.

2.2.2 Responsibilities
(6) Prepare letters of promulgation for NATOPS
a. COMNAVAIRFOR — Acts as the COG com- publications.
mand for OPNAVINST 3710.7, designates the
NATOPS program administrator, and is the (7) Prepare revisions, changes, and interim
CNO-delegated promulgation authority for changes to NATOPS publications.
OPNAVINST 3710.7
(8) Manage the budget and resources for the
production, printing, and distribution of NA-
b. NATOPS Program Administrator — The NA-
TOPS publications for all out-of-production
TOPS program administrator (COMNAVAIR-
Navy and Marine Corps aircraft platforms and
FOR (N32)) acts for COMNAVAIRFOR and:
general series publications.
(1) Oversees and monitors the overall NATOPS (9) Monitor the status of all NATOPS publica-
program. tions and compile and distribute the NATOPS
status report.
(2) Formulates and issues specific NATOPS
policy. (10) Manage the editorial support of NATOPS
publications for aircraft no longer in produc-
(3) Designates NATOPS cognizant commands. tion or receiving editorial support through
other COMNAVAIRSYSCOM sources.
(4) Performs duties as the cognizant coordina- (11) Maintain liaison with primary review authori-
tor and NATOPS model manager for ties, NATOPS advisory group members, NA-
OPNAVINST 3710.7. TOPS model managers, NATOPS program
managers, and cognizant command and other
(5) Grants permissions and waivers required by Navy command and aircraft manufacturers on
OPNAVINST 3710.7. matters related to the NATOPS program.
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(12) Maintain the NATOPS military standard NATOPS evaluator within the command. A
documents for the standardized production like-model evaluator from another major com-
and printing of NATOPS flight manuals and mand should, if practicable, administer the
associated pocket checklists. evaluation, but may be performed by a like-
model NATOPS instructor within the same
(13) Coordinate appropriate review of technical major command if necessary. The report of the
data contained in the NATOPS publications in evaluation shall be forwarded to the evaluator’s
support of interim changes and the NATOPS commanding officer.
review conference schedule.
(2) COG Command — Responsible for oversight
of the NATOPS program for specifically
(14) Maintain NATOPS databases. assigned model aircraft or aviation-related
function. The COG Command designates
(15) Maintain the NATOPS internet website. NATOPS model manager units, convenes
NATOPS review conferences and processes
(16) Coordinate NATOPS program editorial sup- urgent change recommendations. Addition-
port and facilitate communications between ally, prior to convening a review conference,
model managers and editors. the COG Command shall consult with the
NATEC Logistics Element Manager, via the
e. NATOPS Advisory Group — Group members NATOPS Products Administrator to verify
shall monitor the NATOPS program and are that funding is available to produce and
responsible to COMNAVAIRFOR for its proper distribute NATOPS publications.
operation. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM AIR-5.0F
(3) COMNAVAIRSYSCOM — Because of their
acts as the COMNAVAIRSYSCOM NATOPS
systems test and evaluation mission, COM-
advisory group representative for issues other
NAVAIRSYSCOM has cognizance over all
than NATOPS change recommendations, interim
aircraft equipment limitations and technical
change actions, and publication production mat-
data in NATOPS publications and is responsi-
ters, for which AIR-4.0P is the COMNAVAIR-
ble for ensuring the airworthiness of all Naval
SYSCOM advisory group representative. The
aircraft, including Preaccepted Aircraft and
advisory group shall meet, as required, to properly
Public Use Aircraft operated by or for the
implement and coordinate the program. Each
Navy.
member shall designate a NATOPS coordinator
and, other than COMNAVSAFECEN, designate (4) COMNAVSAFECEN — Shall only be
Model Managers and evaluation units (as responsible for informing other advisory
required) and issue instructions implementing group members of the effectiveness of the
NATOPS directives that shall include NATOPS NATOPS program as it applies to aviation
evaluation, waiver, and reporting procedures. safety. This includes comments on routine
(Conference agenda) and urgent change
(1) NATOPS Coordinator — Responsible for coor- recommendations.
dinating the overall command NATOPS pro-
gram as directed by the appropriate advisory f. Naval Survival Training Institute
group member. The coordinator will maintain (NAVSURVTRAINST) — Designated as the
liaison with other NATOPS Coordinators and aviation training advisor for emergency egress.
shall attend or designate in writing a fully g. NATOPS Model Manager — The Model Manager
authorized representative to attend applicable shall review the assigned NATOPS publications
NATOPS review conferences. Designated rep- to ensure that they contain the latest approved
resentatives shall ensure that copies of their operating procedures and make appropriate rec-
letters of designation are forwarded to the ommendations to the COG Command on all
NATOPS Products Administrator COMNAV- matters concerning the NATOPS manuals.
AIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) and COMNAVAIR-
FOR (N32). The coordinator shall ensure that h. NATOPS Program Manager — Responsible to
an annual evaluation is conducted on each the Model Manager for specific duties in the
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maintenance of the assigned NATOPS publica- deployments, and only for units whose previous
tions, and acts as the Model Manager’s single evaluations indicated a high degree of NATOPS
point of contact for all NATOPS related issues. program effectiveness. One or more flightcrews
This assignment is delineated in the NATOPS from each unit shall be evaluated at random to
status report. The program manager shall: measure overall compliance with NATOPS. Eval-
uation results shall be forwarded to each unit
(1) Conduct a continuous review of existing commander.
publications, including appropriate NATOPS
manuals, Maintenance Instruction Manuals j. NATOPS Instructor — The NATOPS instructors
(MIMs), Handbooks of Overhaul Instructions shall conduct an evaluation on all flight crew-
(HOIs), Allied Tactical Publications (ATPs), members within their units. Instructors are
Naval Warfare Publications (NWPs), responsible to the commanding officer for provid-
(NTTP’s), (NATIP’s) and associated instruc- ing the required standardization and shall keep the
tions to discover any conflicts that might commanding officer informed of NATOPS devel-
exist. opment within the community and the unit.
(2) Report conflicts to the appropriate NATOPS k. Assistant NATOPS Instructor — Assists squad-
coordinator, the Model Manager (if appropri- ron NATOPS instructor in performing assigned
ate), and the activity responsible for the duties. Assigned as deemed necessary by the
content of the conflicting directive, including commanding officer.
recommendations for resolving the conflict.
2.2.3 NATOPS Program Products and
(3) Maintain close liaison with evaluators of Publications
similar aircraft models to correlate data,
a. NATOPS Status Report. A report prepared by
locate any areas of weakness, and recommend
the NATOPS Products Administrator and distrib-
appropriate action.
uted via the NATOPS website or by other electronic
means, delineating the status of all NATOPS
(4) Make recommendations to the Model Man-
publications, COG Command, Model Manager,
ager on when to schedule review conferences.
and Program Manager assignments, and other
pertinent information.
(5) Provide guidance and assistance to NATOPS
instructors. b. NATOPS Flight Manual (NFM) — A manual for
a specific aircraft model containing standardized
(6) Visit and observe, as appropriate, special ground and flight operating procedures, training
exercises, tests, and projects involving new requirements, aircraft limitations, and technical
operating techniques or procedures applicable data necessary for safe and effective operation of
to the model aircraft. the aircraft. To reduce the size of some NATOPS
flight manuals, supplements may be issued for
(7) Review the NATOPS status report to ensure specific sections of the NFM (e.g., Weapons
the accuracy of all pertinent information. System Supplement, Performance Charts
Supplement).
(8) Forward a copy of designation letter and
point-of-contact phone number(s) to the COG c. NATOPS Miscellaneous Manual — A manual
Command and the NATOPS Products issued for special aircraft-related operations or
Administrator. systems that require fleet-wide standardization
(e.g., Aircraft Refueling NATOPS, CV NATOPS,
i. NATOPS Evaluator — The NATOPS evaluator LSO NATOPS).
conducts annual evaluations of all NATOPS
instructors (or assistant NATOPS instructors, if d. Preliminary NATOPS Manual — A Preliminary
possible) within the same major command. The NATOPS manual is a developmental manual that
12-month evaluation cycle may be extended up to has not been issued (i.e. no letter of promulgation)
18 months for circumstances such as extended or distributed for routine use in the fleet. It is
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normally used during an aircraft’s initial produc- command letterhead. Copies of the designation
tion and fleet introduction. letters for NATOPS Model Manager Units,
NATOPS Evaluation Units, and NATOPS Program
e. Partial NATOPS Flight Manual — An NFM
issued for a variant of the basic aircraft model and Managers shall be sent to the COMNAVAIRSYS-
affecting a small but significant percentage of the COM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS office and the NA-
total fleet. This publication is used in conjunction TOPS Policy Office (COMNAVAIRFOR (N32)).
with the basic NFM and addresses only the
differences in the variant. c. Waivers — Commands indicated below in the
f. NATOPS Checklists — Excerpts, often in abbre- first column of Figure 2-2 may grant waivers to
viated form, of selected sections of the NFM or the provisions of NATOPS manuals to develop
supplement, designed for easy accessibility for new procedures or when compliance is impracti-
use while airborne. cal. Waiver requests for this instruction are
addressed in paragraph 1.1.4. Waivers shall
g. NATOPS Program Managers Handbook — A always indicate the purpose for which granted and
guide maintained by the NATOPS Products
include a time limit. If a waiver must be
Administrator. It is a detailed description of the
functions and responsibilities of the Program continually renewed, it is a good indication that
Manager. Available on the NATOPS website or by the particular procedure, requirement, or limita-
other electronic means. This handbook answers tion should be revised. Waiver authority may be
questions on updating manuals. delegated in writing at the discretion of the
empowered commands listed in the second col-
h. NATOPS Changes Software Program — Com- umn of Figure 2-2. A copy of all waivers shall be
puter software used to build and manipulate a
forwarded to COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) and to
database of proposed changes as the conference
agenda. The computer format allows entry of the COMNAVSAFECEN (Code 11).
same basic information as contained on the
OPNAV 3710/6 NATOPS/Tactical Change Rec- DELEGATING WAIVER AUTHORITY
ommendation Form, and is available on the COMMAND MAY BE ISSUED TO:
NATOPS website or by other electronic means. COMNAVAIRFOR ALL COMMANDS
i. NATOPS website — The NATOPS website CMC FOURTH MAW/MCCDC
(https://natops.navair.navy.mil) is the primary COMNAVRESFOR COMNAVAIRES
information conduit for the NATOPS Products
FLEET AND FLEET FLEET COMMANDS
Administrator about the NATOPS program. The AIR TYPE
Program Manager’s Handbook, NATOPS COMMANDERS
Changes Software program, OPNAVINST
COMMARFORPAC MARFORPAC
3710.7, and the NATOPS conference schedule are
among the items available on the website. MARCORBASESPAC
COMCABWEST
2.3 NATOPS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
COMMARFORLANT MARFORLANT
2.3.1 General Administrative Requirements COMCABEAST
a. Publication Format — The technical content, CNATRA ALL CNATRA

ACTIVITIES
style, and format for NATOPS publications shall
be in accordance with the applicable military COMNAVAIRSYSCOM ALL
specifications. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
AND DLA ACTIVITIES
b. Letters of Designation — Designations of responsi-
bilities discussed above shall be made in writing, on Figure 2-2. Waiver Delegation Authority
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d. Report and Forms. containing all of the information required by the Military
Standards in a mature NATOPS publication.
(1) Report symbol OPNAV 3710-21, “NATOPS
Evaluation Report,” (Figure A-9) is approved
in accordance with Appendix A. Initial inputs to the Preliminary NFM are the
responsibility of COMNAVAIRWARCENACDIV, the
(2) Copies of the NATOPS/Tactical Change designated Model Manager, and the contractor. To
Recommendation/OPNAV 3710/6 (4-90), update a Preliminary manual, the COG Command shall
stock number 0107-LF-009-7900 (Figure convene a conference, normally at the contractor
2-3), and of the NATOPS Evaluation Report, facility, as fleet operational data becomes available and
OPNAV 3710/7 (3-95), stock number new procedures and techniques are developed. Proce-
0107-LF-009-8000 (Figure A-9), are listed dural changes to Preliminary NATOPS manuals can be
in the NAVSUP Publication P2003 on the
approved and issued by the Model Manager without
Naval Logistics Library (NLL) website,
www.nll.navsup.navy.mil. These are also using the formal NATOPS change recommendation
available as Cog “I” stock items that may be approval process. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM shall pro-
requisitioned from the Naval Inventory Con- vide the technical information and recommended
trol Point (NAVICP). Electronic copies of the operating procedures to the NATOPS model manager,
change recommendation form are available who may then modify the operating procedures within
on the NATOPS website, https://natops.nav- the technical constraints, and, after consulting with the
air.navy.mil, and the Navy Electronic Direc- NATOPS Products Administrator, issue the interim
tives website, http://neds.nebt.daps.mil. change without further administrative delay. The Model
Manager has responsibility to maintain complete
2.3.2 Categories of NATOPS Publications. records of such changes and to ensure that all users are
There are three categories of NATOPS publications.
promptly informed. This change procedure is only for
The publications are titled as Draft NATOPS publica-
Preliminary NATOPS publications (which do not
tions, Preliminary NATOPS publications, and
NATOPS publications. contain a Letter of Promulgation).
2.3.2.1 Draft NATOPS Publications. Draft Note

NATOPS publications are unpublished publications The NATOPS Products Administrator as-
that are the produced as the first versions of the signs all interim change numbers. When the
publication. They are printed in single-sided, single-
Model Manager of a Preliminary NATOPS
column, double-spaced format, with NAVAIR numbers
and dates. Draft NATOPS publications contain no letter manual issues an interim change, the NA-
of promulgation or Navy stock number, and are TOPS Products Administrator shall be con-
produced in very limited quantities. They are prepared tacted to obtain the correct number.
by the prime contractor and are distributed primarily to
NAVAIR and the Fleet Introduction Team personnel. 2.3.2.3 NATOPS Publications. Mature NATOPS
The content of Draft NATOPS publications grow and publications contain all of the information required by
the publications are revised as the source data and new
the NATOPS Military Standards and have been judged
information for them becomes available.
sufficiently stable so as to have received a letter of
promulgation. Changing them requires following the
2.3.2.2 Preliminary NATOPS Publications.
full NATOPS change recommendation approval pro-
Preliminary NATOPS Publications are double-sided,
double column, single-spaced documents that are pub- cess, which includes giving all who fly the aircraft or
lished and contain a NAVAIR number, date, and a Navy use the procedures the opportunity to comment on the
stock number. They look like mature NATOPS publica- proposed change recommendations. Publications for
tions except that they contain the word Preliminary in aircraft that are deployed to fleet units from the fleet
their titles and do not contain a letter of promulgation. replacement squadron should normally contain a letter
They are also normally incomplete with respect to of promulgation.
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2.3.3 Formal Changes to NATOPS and any recommended operating procedures to the
Publications NATOPS Model Manager and the cognizant coordinator,
who may the modify the operating procedures within the
a. Change — A printed update to a publication, technical constraints. The NATOPS Model Manager of a
which is limited to only those pages containing Preliminary NATOPS Publication shall contact the
revised information. Printed changes to NATOPS COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS Office
publications shall include a new title page show- for assignment of an interim change number prior to their
ing the change number and date below the original issuing an interim change. All other commands may not
publication or revision date. The change number issue interim changes directly, but should submit change
will appear on the bottom of all changed pages. recommendations through the appropriate review and
approval channels.
b. Revision — A second or subsequent edition of a 2.3.5 Distribution of Changes
complete publication, superseding the preceding
edition and incorporating all previously issued a. Revisions and changes are distributed in printed
changes. Revisions to NATOPS publications are and/or electronic form to all organizations that are
indicated only by a revised date on the title page. on automatic distribution for those publications.
b. Interim changes are distributed in the following
c. Interim Change — An update to a publication,
ways:
often initiated by an urgent change recommenda-
tion, and issued by rapid means, normally via (1) By priority message to major aviation com-
message. Occasionally because of size or commands and other addressees when urgency so
plexity, interim changes are printed and distrib- warrants. The major aviation commands shall
uted in the same way as a change or revision. immediately readdress and redistribute the
Interim changes are numbered consecutively priority message to appropriate subordinate
throughout the life of the NATOPS publication, commands.
regardless of the number of subsequent changes or
revisions. Interim changes can be cancelled or (2) In printed form to all holders of the manual;
modified by a NATOPS review conference report the changes may be replacement pages,
or another interim change with a new interim cutouts, or pen entries.
change number.
c. Copies of the revised publications with printed
changes incorporated and the interim changes
Note are also placed on the NATEC website
Assignment of a new interim change number (www.natec.navy.mil).
to a correction or a change to an interim
change provides visibility for new informa- 2.3.6 Incorporation of Changes
tion in the NATOPS Status Report.
a. Unless otherwise directed, numbered (printed)
changes to manuals shall be inserted upon receipt.
2.3.4 Issuing Interim Changes. For promul- After checking against the list of effective pages,
gated NATOPS publications (those for which the related the superseded pages shall be destroyed.
NATOPS Flight Manual contains a Letter of Promulga-
tion), COMNAVAIRSYSCOM shall issue all interim b. Interim changes, may be entered either as replace-
changes that contain operating procedures. For Prelimi- ment pages or as pen changes to the existing
nary NATOPS publications, the Commanding Officer of pages, shall be recorded on the interim change
the NATOPS Model Manager unit may issue interim summary page in the front of the manual.
changes that involve operating procedures. COMNAV-
AIRSYSCOM may issue interim changes that contain Note
technical information for both Preliminary and promul- The interim change summary page in each
gated publications. For interim changes that contain both NATOPS manual should be checked against
technical information and operating procedures, NAV- the NATOPS Status Report to determine if
AIRSYSCOM shall provide the technical information the manual contains the latest update.
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c. Replacement pages that have been locally modi- to be complete, it will normally receive a Letter of
fied to incorporate message and/or printed interim Promulgation. If the publication is determined to
changes that were not included in the latest printed be lacking essential information (e.g., as man-
change shall: dated by Military Standards), it shall contain the
word Preliminary in the title of the publication, in
(1) Retain their printed change marking (e.g., lieu of receiving a Letter of Promulgation. If the
ORIGINAL, CHANGE 1, CHANGE 2), and publication is considered complete but remains
subject to a high volume of proposed changes, and
(2) Be marked beside the printed change marking the aircraft is not yet deployed beyond the fleet
with the number(s) of the interim change(s) replacement squadron, the publication may be
that modifies them (e.g., CHANGE 2 with retained in a Preliminary status. This will reduce
IC 3, ORIGINAL with ICs 26 and 29), as the administrative burden of the formal NATOPS
applicable. urgent change recommendation approval process
and allow the changes to be incorporated into the
2.4 CREATING, UPDATING AND publication more expeditiously. Once the aircraft
CANCELING NATOPS PUBLICATIONS is deployed in fleet units, the publication should
contain a Letter of Promulgation and be subject to
the formal change recommendation approval
2.4.1 Creating a New Publication process.
a. Request for Creation of a New Publication — A d. Assignment of NAVAIR Number — Once for-
letter shall be sent to the NATOPS Products mally approved, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
Administrator by the initiating unit via the (AIR-4.0P) shall request assignment of a NAV-
Advisory Group Member in the chain of com- AIR number for the new publication from the
mand, justifying the need for the new publication, NATEC LEM, who will provide the new NAVAIR
outlining the proposed contents of the publica- number.
tion, and recommending a Model Manager unit to e. Automatic Distribution List — The Model Man-
manage the publication. When available, a draft of ager shall submit a proposed distribution list for
the new publication should accompany the letter. each new publication and forward it via the
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS
b. Designation of NATOPS COG Command and office to Naval Air Technical Data and Engineer-
Model Manager Unit (MMU) — Upon receipt of ing Service Command (NATEC). Each proposed
the letter, the NATOPS Products Administrator distribution list shall be comprised of a list of each
shall evaluate the need for the publication. If a unit to receive automatic distribution of the
need for the publication exists, the NATOPS publication. Include the NATEC Activity Address
publications administrator shall recommend to Code if one already exists. The completed
COMNAVAIRFOR that further development of distribution list shall include (1) the NATEC
the publication be undertaken and that a cognizant Distribution Account Code of each expected user,
command be assigned. COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) or the complete address of each user if a NATEC
shall then assign a cognizant command for the Activity Address code has not yet been estab-
publication. The COG Command, shall in turn, lished, (2) the user unit’s command attention
appoint the MMU of the publication. code, if known, and (3) the recommended dis-
tribution quantities of paper and/or CD-ROM
c. Formal Approval of the Publication — The MMU copies for each user account. The Model Manager
shall then prepare a draft of the publication (if not may contact the COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
previously available), and the COG Command (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS office or the NATEC LEM
shall convene a NATOPS conference to formally to obtain a copy of the distribution list of a similar
review and decide the content of the new publica- publication as an aid in preparing the list.
tion. The review conference will also determine
whether the new publication is complete or lacks f. Following preparation of the master copy of the
any information considered essential for a com- new publication, a copy shall be forwarded to the
plete publication. If the publication is determined COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS
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office for final approval and preparation of the for the publication, and direct COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
Letter of Promulgation for the publication. (AIR-4.0P) to retire the publication. COMNAVAIRSYS-
COM (AIR-4.0P) shall, in turn, declare the publication
2.4.2 Updating Existing Publications canceled and notify NATEC of the cancellation. The
NATEC LEM will then retire the NAVAIR number and
a. Publications are updated periodically by conven- notify NAVICP and the NATOPS Program Manager so
ing a NATOPS Review Conference that formally that shelf stocks and stock numbers are retired.
reviews and approves the accumulated routine
change recommendations submitted since the last 2.5 CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS
NATOPS review conference. The changes
approved by the NATOPS review conference are a. The effectiveness of the NATOPS program is
compiled into a NATOPS Review Conference dependent on the currency and accuracy of
Report. The approved changes in the conference NATOPS publications. Inputs from many sources
report and any interim changes that have been are used to maintain the integrity of the program.
issued, but are not yet incorporated in the Any NATOPS publication user who notes a
publication, are then incorporated by editors into deficiency or an error is obliged to submit a
a change or revision to the publication. change recommendation. The participation of the
individual is essential, if continuing improvement
b. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM provides a standardized of the manuals is to succeed.
Letter of Promulgation to the COMNAVAIRSYS- b. Change recommendations shall be submitted as
COM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS office for NATOPS either routine or urgent as follows:
Publications. An updated Letter of Promulgation
will be included in a revision of a publication that 2.5.1 Routine Change Recommendations.
has been previously published with a Letter of Routine change recommendations are those that do not
Promulgation. A Letter of Promulgation may also require immediate issuance to the fleet. Routine change
be inserted in any changed or revised Preliminary recommendations are sent to the appropriate Model
publication that has matured and is determined to Manager on form OPNAV 3710/6 (4-90) as shown in
warrant incorporation of a Letter of Promulgation. Figure 2-3 or via e-mail to the NATOPS Program
Barring a request from COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
Manager using the data-based NATOPS Changes
to review the publication, the LOP may be
Program as furnished on the NATOPS website. The
incorporated without the change or revision being
Model Manager will acknowledge receipt and make it
forwarded for further review. In both of these
a part of the next review conference agenda.
cases, incorporation of the letter of promulgation
into the new publication is subject to the provision
Note
that all changes have been formally approved by
a NATOPS review conference and have been D The Model Manager may elect to
incorporated into the publication as intended by upgrade the classification to urgent and
the review conference. forward the recommendation to the
COG Command.
c. The new changed or revised publication is then
D Use of same version of database NATOPS
published and distributed to the fleet in paper,
Changes Program posted on the NATOPS
CD-ROM and/or electronic form.
website will reduce the work required for
the NATOPS Program Manager to prepare
2.4.3 Canceling A Publication. Superseded pub- the review conference agenda and ensure
lications are identified on the cover(s) of the changed or compatibility for recipients of the review
revised publications that supersede them. The Model conference report.
Manager of a publication that is no longer required and
will not be superseded by another, shall submit a If the routine change is approved at the conference,
recommendation to COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) that the it will be incorporated in the next change or revision to
publication be cancelled. COMNAVAIRFOR shall re- the appropriate NATOPS publications. NATOPS
lieve the COG command of management responsibilities review conferences are normally held every 2 years.
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Figure 2-3. NATOPS/Tactical Change Recommendation Form (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 2-3. NATOPS/Tactical Change Recommendation Form (Sheet 2)
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Therefore, a routine change recommendation could take completeness, recommend cancellation of the UCR,
several years to be resolved. recommend downgrading the UCR to routine, or
recommend approval and issue of the information
2.5.2 Urgent Change Recommendations. (as written or recommended modified) as an interim
Urgent change recommendations are changes that change to the affected publication. Incomplete
cannot be allowed to wait for implementation until after UCRs should be returned to the originator for
the next review conference. Urgent change recommen- staffing to meet the required standards. If the UCR
dations shall be generated any time a hazard has been is complete, the advisory group member (when not
identified and classified as high risk with respect to
the cognizant command), shall, within three work-
personal injury, property damage, or mission degrada-
ing days, forward the initial UCR to the cognizant
tion. If appropriate, include the phrase “safety of flight”
in the subject line if the situation involves the command with a recommendation to issue, down-
fundamental airworthiness of the aircraft or operating grade, or cancel the UCR; and, include recom-
procedures likely to place flight personnel in immediate mended modifications to the wording of the UCR
danger. with any additional information necessary to justify
and understand the recommendation. INFO
UCRs and responses to them shall be sent by priority addressees shall include all other advisory
message whenever possible. Transmission of urgent group members exercising operational control
change recommendation messages is authorized during over the model aircraft or designated in the affected
MINIMIZE. UCRs that contain illustrations and/or publication, COMNAVSAFECEN, COMNAV-
extensive data should be forwarded by letter. Use of fax AIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P), COMNAVAIRFOR
or e-mail copies are strongly recommended to reduce (N32) and the NATOPS model manager.
both message transmission and mail delivery delays.
c. Approval of Technical Information — COM-
2.5.2.1 UCR’s to NAVAIR NATOPS
Publications. The approval process for UCR’s to NAVAIRSYSCOM has cognizance over the
NAVAIR NATOPS publications is shown in Figure 2-4. content and layout specifications, all aircraft
equipment limitations, and technical data in
a. Initial UCR Message — The initial message on a NATOPS publications. The fleet COG Com-
subject shall be sent to the advisory group mand/Model Manager has cognizance over all
member’s NATOPS coordinator in the origina- operating procedures, but must operate within the
tor’s chain of command, using the message format constraints of the technical limitations. Following
shown in Figure 2-5. The COMNAVAIRFOR receipt of a UCR that involves technical informa-
(N32), COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) and tion, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM may issue it
the NATOPS Model Manager shall also be directly as an interim change provided that no
included as information addressees. operating procedures are involved. However,
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM may issue such interim
Note
changes only after consultation with the COG
The advisory group member in the origina- Command and the model manager.
tor’s chain of command may or may not be
the NATOPS COG Command.
Note
When the change recommendation affects any COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) as-
aspect of emergency egress, rescue, or survival, Naval
signs interim change numbers for all
Survival Training Institute (NAVSURVTRAINST), the
NAVAIR NATOPS publications. When the
aviation training advisor for emergency egress, shall be
included as an action addressee. model manager of a Preliminary NATOPS
manual issues an interim change, the COM-
b. Operational Commander’s Endorsement — The NAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS
advisory group member receiving the initial UCR office shall be contacted to obtain the correct
shall review the UCR for appropriateness and number.
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Figure 2-4. Urgent Change Recommendation Approval Process
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P R Date-time group
FM Originator //***//
TO Advisory group member in your chain of command //***//
INFO COMNAVAIRFOR SAN DIEGO CA//N32//
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM PATUXENT RIVER MD//4.0P/4.1/5.0F//
COMNAVSAFECEN NORFOLK VA//***// (If it’s a safety-of-flight issue)
NAVSURVTRAINST PENSACOLA FL//02/025// (If aircrew emergency egress/rescue/survival
equipment/procedures involved)
PEOASWASM PATUXENT RIVER MD //PMA code // (If out-of-production aircraft involved)
Other appropriate units in your chain of command //***//
Model Manager unit //***//
Evaluation unit in your chain of command //***// (If different from the model manager)
HMX ONE QUANTICO VA//C148-11// (If H-3, CH-46E, CH-53 or H-60 aircraft involved)
UNCLAS //N03711//
MSGID/GENADMIN/ originator unit //
SUBJ/URGENT CHANGE RECOMMENDATION TO aircraft/title NATOPS PUBLICATIONS//
(When appropriate, add: – – SAFETY OF FLIGHT)
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/ date // (3710.7 Instruction, date when last changed)
REF/B/DOC/NAVAIR pub #/ date of latest change or revision // (e.g., NAVAIR 01-T34AAC-1 (T-34C NFM))
REF/C/...........//
...ETC. (Additional references as necessary)
NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 3710.7T, CHAP 2. REF B IS Pub Title (short pub title). REF C IS NAVAIR Pub
Title (short pub title)...Etc.// (e.g., NAVAIR 01-T34AAC-1 (T-34C NFM))
RMKS/1. IAW REF A, RECOMMEND CHANGE REF B (AND C,..etc.) AS FOLLOWS:
A. CHANGE REF B, PART number, CHAPTER number, PAGE number, FIGURE/PARAGRAPH number and title,
SENTENCE/LINE number or other identifiable landmarks on page.
(1) DELETE: (Always indicate what is to be deleted. If no deletion is necessary, enter NA).
(2) ADD: (Quote new text or describe changed material. If none, enter NA. Unless otherwise
indicated, new text is inserted in the same location as deleted material.)
B. (Continue change recommendations with next pub and/or next location).
2. JUSTIFICATION: (Enter remarks necessary to justify change recommendations.)
3. Unit POC IS Code Rank Name, TEL DSN - COMM - - ,EMAIL @ .
//
BT
Note
D *** indicates message routing code. (Use “//JJJ//” when code
required but not known).
D NATOPS Advisory Group routing codes may be located in the
Urgent Change Recommendation section of the NATOPS Status
Report; or, determined by contacting the individual NATOPS
Program Manager for the subject publication.
D This sample is intended as a content guide. Refer to NTP-3 for
detailed GENADMIN MTF formatting instructions.
Figure 2-5. Sample NATOPS Urgent Change Recommendation Message
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d. COG Command’s Request for Comments — NATOPS advisory group comments and recom-
Upon receipt of a UCR, the COG Command shall mendations. The NATOPS Products Administrator
request the comments of the other appropriate shall retain the interim change package and may
advisory group members, COMNAVAIRSYS- cancel, downgrade, or issue the interim change.
COM (AIR-4.0P), and the Model Manager (see
Figure 2-6). Advisory group members not exer- 2.5.2.2 UCR’s to OPNAVINST 3710.7. The
cising operational control of subject aircraft need approval process for UCR’s to OPNAVINST 3710.7
not respond. For cases that involve both technical (Figure 2-9) is very similar to that for UCR’s to the
information and operating procedures, COM- NAVAIR NATOPS publications, except that
NAVAIRSYSCOM shall provide approved tech- COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) performs both the COG
nical information and any recommended proce- coordinator and the releasing authority functions for
dures to the appropriate COG Command. The OPNAVINST 3710.7 UCR’s. Urgent change recom-
COG Command shall forward comments from the mendations shall be submitted by the originator to the
members of the advisory group, and the MMU, advisory group member in the originator’s chain of
before recommending final action to COMNAV- command. Following review and staffing, the advisory
AIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P). group member in the originator’s chain of command
shall forward the UCR with recommendation to
e. NATOPS Advisory Group Member’s COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) for review. COMNAVAIR-
Comments — Within 3 working days of receipt of FOR (N32) functions as the cognizant command and
the request for comments, action addressees shall collects comments from the other concerned NATOPS
forward comments (i.e., concurrence, non- advisory group members. As with the NAVAIR NA-
concurrence, comments, or recommendations) to TOPS publications, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM has cog-
the COG Command, with COMNAVAIRFOR, nizance over limitations and technical data, and shall
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, COMNAVSAFECEN, provide the approved technical information and any
and the Model Manager as information addressees recommended operating procedures. COMNAVAIR-
(see Figure 2-7). Advisory group members who SYSCOM, however, may not issue changes to
are unable to forward their comments within the OPNAVINST 3710.7. After receiving the NATOPS
allotted 3 working days shall forward to the COG advisory group’s comments, COMNAVAIRFOR (N32)
Command an interim report that includes the decides on the action to be taken and may cancel or
reason for the delay and an estimate of when their downgrade the UCR, or issue an interim change to
recommendation will be forthcoming. Use of OPNAVINST 3710.7.
e-mail in lieu of a naval message when providing
response to requests for comments on NATOPS 2.5.3 Preparation and Distribution of Interim
UCRs is encouraged provided that the comments Changes. Approved UCR’s to OPNAVINST
are sent to all addressees. 3710.7 are issued by COMNAVAIRFOR as interim
changes to OPNAVINST 3710.7. Approved UCR’s to
f. Command’s Recommendation — Within 6 work- NAVAIR NATOPS publications are issued as interim
ing days of initial receipt of a UCR sent by an changes by COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) or, if
advisory group member, the COG Command the publication is a preliminary publication, by the
shall either cancel, downgrade the UCR, or NATOPS model manager. The COMNAVAIRSYS-
submit a request to issue the recommended COM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS office provides all interim
change to COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P), change numbers to the NATOPS Model Manager. The
with the Model Manager, and others as appropri- Interim change message, with the exception of those
ate as information addressees (see Figure 2-8). containing NATOPS Conference advance change
items, shall be complete in itself and should not require
g. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) approval of the user to refer to another source for the approved text.
UCR’s — Upon receipt of the COG command’s Interim change messages shall be in the format of
recommendation for issuance, COMNAVAIRSYS- Figure 2-10, with copies to all commands listed, as
COM (AIR-4.0P) shall assemble an urgent change appropriate for the changed publications. Advisory
recommendation package and prepare the draft group members are responsible for readdressal of
interim change document. The UCR package shall interim change messages to their subordinate com-
include copies of the original UCR and related mands. Use of COMNAVSAFECEN collective address
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P R Date-time group
FM Cognizant Command //***//
TO Other advisory group members //***// (Include those who operate the subject
aircraft/equipment)
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM PATUXENT RIVER MD//4.0P/5.0F//
NAVSURVTRAINST PENSACOLA FL//02/025// (If aircrew emergency egress/rescue/survival
equipment/procedures involved)
PEOASWASM PATUXENT RIVER MD//PMA code // (If out-of-production aircraft involved)
Evaluation unit //***// (If different from the model manager)
DCMC name //***// (If in-production aircraft involved)
HMX ONE QUANTICO VA//C148–11// (If H-3, CH-46E, CH-53 or H-60 aircraft involved)
UNCLAS //N03711//
MSGID/GENADMIN/ Cognizant Command //
SUBJ/URGENT CHANGE RECOMMENDATION TO aircraft/title NATOPS PUBLICATION(S)//
(If appropriate, add: – – SAFETY OF FLIGHT)
REF/A/MSG/ UCR Originator / date-time group // (Original UCR message)
REF/B/DOC/OPNAV/ date // (3710.7 Instruction, date when last changed)
REF/C/...................// (Background information on the recommendation)

...ETC.
NARR/REF A IS INITIAL UCR MSG ORIGINATED BY.. REF B IS OPNAVINST 3710.7T, CHAPTER 2.
REF C PROVIDES FURTHER BACKGROUND INFO REGARDING SUBJECT UCR. Etc...
RMKS/1. REQUEST COMMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONCURRENCE OR NONCONCURRENCE ON REF A.

PER REF B, YOUR RESPONSE IS REQUIRED WITHIN THREE WORKING DAYS.//
//
BT
Note
D *** indicates message routing code. (Use “//JJJ//” when code
required but not known).
D NATOPS Advisory Group routing codes may be located in the
Urgent Change Recommendation section of the NATOPS Status
Report; or, determined by contacting the individual NATOPS
Program Manager for the subject publication.
D This sample is intended as a content guide. Refer to NTP-3 for
detailed GENADMIN MTF formatting instructions.
Figure 2-6. Sample Cognizant Command Request for Comments Message
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P R Date-time group
FM Originator //***//
TO Cognizant Command //***// (If originator is advisory group member or action addressee
or . . .)
Advisory group member in your chain of command //***// (If originator is subordinate to an advisory group member
and an info addressee on the request for comments)
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM PATUXENT RIVER MD//4.0P/5.0F//
Other advisory group members //***// (Include those who operate the subject aircraft/equipment)
NAVSURVTRAINST PENSACOLA FL//02/025// (Emergency egress/rescue/survival equipment /procedures involved)
PEOASWASM PATUXENT RIVER MD//PMA code // (If out-of-production aircraft involved)
Other appropriate units in your chain of command //***//
Model manager unit //***//

DCMC name //***// (If in-production aircraft is involved)
HMX ONE QUANTICO VA//C148-11// (When H-3, CH-46E, CH-53 or H-60 aircraft involved)
UNCLAS //N03711//
MSGID/GENADMIN/ Originator unit //
(When appropriate, add: - - SAFETY OF FLIGHT)
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/date)// (3710.7 Instruction, date when last changed)
REF/B/MSG/ UCR originator / UCR date-time group // (Original UCR message)
REF/C/DOC/NAVAIR pub #/ date of latest change or revision //
REF/D/...................//
NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 3710.7T, CHAP 2. REF B IS INITIAL UCR MSG ORIGINATED BY...
REF C IS pub short NATOPS title, (e.g., T-34C NFM)
REF D IS...ETC// (Additional references as necessary)
RMKS/1. IAW REF A, CONCUR WITH REF B CHANGES TO REF C. (Concurring without comments)
(or...)
1. IAW REF A, DO NOT CONCUR WITH REF B CHANGES TO REF C. (Non-concurring )
(or...)
1. IAW REF A, RECOMMEND MODIFY REF B, AS FOLLOWS: (Propose modifying the UCR,)
A. CHANGE REF C, PART number, CHAPTER number, PAGE number, FIGURE/PARAGRAPH number,
SENTENCE/LINE number or other identifiable landmark on page.
(2) ADD: (Quote new text or describe changed material. If none, enter NA. Unless otherwise indicated, new
text is inserted in the same location as deleted material.).
2. JUSTIFICATION: (Enter remarks to substantiate the non-concurrence or modification recommendation.)
//
BT
Note
D *** indicates message routing code. (Use “//JJJ//” when code required but not known).
D NATOPS Advisory Group routing codes may be located in the Urgent Change Recommendation
section of the NATOPS Status Report; or, determined by contacting the individual NATOPS Program
Manager for the subject publication.
D This sample is intended as a content guide. Refer to NTP-3 for detailed GENADMIN MTF formatting
instructions.
Figure 2-7. Sample Response to a Request for Comments Message
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P R Date-time group
FM Cognizant Command //***//
TO COMNAVAIRSYSCOM PATUXENT RIVER MD//4.0P//
Other advisory group members //***// (Include those who operate the subject
aircraft/equipment)
Evaluation unit //***// (If different from the model manager)
UNCLAS //N03711//
(If appropriate, add: -- /SAFETY OF FLIGHT)
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/ latest change or revision date //
REF/B/MSG/ UCR Originator / date-time group //(Original UCR message)
REF/C/...................// (Additional references such as recommended
modifications to UCR or subject NATOPS flight
manual. )
NARR/REF A IS OPNAVINST 3710.7T, CHAP 2. REF B IS.... REF C IS.........//
RMKS/1. IAW REF A, REQUEST ISSUE CHANGES RECOMMENDED REF B.
(or...)
1. IAW REF A, REQUEST ISSUE CHANGES RECOMMENDED REF B AS MODIFIED BY REF C (or...) MODIFIED
AS FOLLOWS:
A. CHANGE REF C, PART number, CHAPTER number, PAGE number, FIGURE/PARAGRAPH number and title,
SENTENCE/LINE number or other identifiable landmarks on page:
(2) ADD: (Quote new text or describe changed material. If none, enter NA. Unless otherwise indicated, new
text is inserted in the same location as deleted material.)
(or...)
1. IAW REF A, CANCEL REF B.
(or...)
1. IAW REF A, DOWNGRADE REF B TO ROUTINE. MODEL MANAGER IS DIRECTED TO INCLUDE
RECOMMENDED CHANGE IN THE AGENDA OF THE NEXT REVIEW CONFERENCE.
2. (Enter any remarks necessary to explain disposition.)
//
BT
Note
D NATOPS Advisory Group routing codes may be located in the Urgent Change Recommendation
section of the NATOPS Status Report; or, determined by contacting the individual NATOPS Program
Manager for the subject publication.
D This sample is intended as a content guide. Refer to NTP-3 for detailed GENADMIN MTF formatting
instructions.
Figure 2-8. Sample Cognizant Command UCR Final Disposition Message
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Figure 2-9. Approval Process for UCRs to OPNAVINST 3710.7
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P R Date-time group
FM Originator //***//(COMNAVAIRFOR, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, or preliminary publication NATOPS Model Manager
TO ALL CAD name AIRCRAFT/HELICOPTER ACTIVITIES//***//
(If CAD available, and contains all action and info addressees, otherwise include the following:)
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM PATUXENT RIVER MD//4.0P/4.1/5.0F// (If not the message originator)
Other advisory group members //***// (Include operators of the subject aircraft/equipment)
COMNAVSURFLANT NORFOLK VA//***// (When an Advisory Group Member)
COMNAVSURFPAC SAN DIEGO CA//***// (When an Advisory Group Member)
NAVAIRDEPOT name //***// (If assigned as cognizant field activity)
PEOASWASM PATUXENT RIVER MD//PMA code // (If assigned as NATOPS model manager)
INFO COMLANTFLT NORFOLK VA//***// (For non-aircraft NATOPS Manuals (e.g.: CV NATOPS Manual)
COMPACFLT PEARL HARBOR HI//***// (For non-aircraft NATOPS Manuals (e.g.: CV NATOPS Manual)
COMNAVAIRFOR SAN DIEGO CA//N32// (If not the message originator)
COMNAVSURFLANT NORFOLK VA//***// (When not an Advisory Group Member and surface units involved)
COMNAVSURPAC SAN DIEGO CA//***// (When not an Advisory Group Member and surface units involved)
COMNAVSAFECEN NORFOLK VA//***//
Other advisory group members //***// (As designated in subject publication)
COMNAVAIRWARCENACDIV PATUXENT RIVER MD//***//
NAVSURVTRAINST PENSACOLA FL//02/025// (If aircrew emergency egress/rescue/survival equipment/procedures, involved)
Model Manager unit //***// (If not the message originator)
DCMC name //***// (If in-production aircraft is involved)
NAVAIRDEPOT JACKSONVILLE FL//3.3.3//
HMX ONE QUANTICO VA//C148-11// (If H-3, CH-46E, CH-53 or H-60 aircraft involved)
UNCLAS //N03711//
MSGID/GENADMIN/ originator unit //
SUBJ/aircraft/title NATOPS PUBLICATIONS INTERIM CHANGE(S)//
(When appropriate, add: -- SAFETY OF FLIGHT)
REF/A/DOC/NAVAIR/pub #/date of latest change or revision // (e.g., NAVAIR 01-T34AAC-1/15 December 2001)
REF/B/...........//
...ETC.
NARR/REF A IS pub short NATOPS title. REF B is....ETC...// (e.g., T-34C NATOPS Flight Manual)
(Additional references as necessary)
RMKS/1. THIS IS INTERIM CHANGE NUMBER TO REF A, INTERIM CHANGE NUMBER TO REF B, AND
...(etc.) (Interim change numbers are assigned by NAVAIR (AIR-4.0P)
NATOPS Office)
2. SUMMARY. (One sentence summary of change)
3. CHANGE REF A AS FOLLOWS:
A. PART number, CHAPTER number, PAGE number, FIGURE/PARAGRAPH number and title,
SENTENCE/LINE number or other identifiable landmarks on page.
(1) DELETE: (Always indicate what is to be deleted. If no deletion is necessary, enter NA.)
(2) ADD: (Quote new text or describe changed material. If none, enter NA. Unless otherwise indicated, new text is
inserted in the same location as deleted material.)
B. (If required, continue changes to next location in Ref A.)
4. (Continue changes to remaining references, as in paragraph 3.)
6. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE POSTED ON THE NATEC WEBSITE, WWW.NATEC.NAVY.MIL, WITHIN 15 DAYS OF
RELEASE. NEW NATOPS IC MESSAGES MAY BE FOUND IN TWO PLACES ON THIS WEBSITE: (1) IN THE NATOPS IC
DATABASE FOUND UNDER THE TMAPS OPTION, AND (2) IN THE AFFECTED PUBLICATION(S) JUST AFTER THE IC
SUMMARY PAGE. THEY ARE NORMALLY POSTED IN THE DATABASE BEFORE APPEARING IN THE PUBLICATION. IF
UNABLE TO VIEW THIS MESSAGE ON THE NATEC WEBSITE, INFORM THE AIRWORTHINESS CUSTOMER SUPPORT TEAM
AT TEL DSN 342-3276 OR COMM (301)342-3276, OR BY EMAIL AT NATOPS@NAVAIR.NAVY.MIL.
//
BT
Note
D NATOPS Advisory Group routing codes may be located in the Urgent Change Recommendation section of the NATOPS
Status Report; or, determined by contacting the individual NATOPS Program Manager for the subject publication.
D This sample is intended as a content guide. Refer to NTP-3 for detailed GENADMIN MTF formatting instructions.
Figure 2-10. Sample NATOPS Interim Change Message
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designator (CAD) message addresses (i.e., ALL SEA- and the NATOPS Products Administrator. Conferences
KNIGHT HELICOPTER ACTIVITIES) is authorized should be held every 2 years. Under certain circum-
for the issuance of NATOPS interim changes. stances a delay of more than 2 years may be warranted,
but in no case shall a publication exceed 5 years
between conferences. Consideration should be given to
2.6 NATOPS REVIEW CONFERENCE the following in determining when to hold a conference:
PROCEDURES
a. The number and importance of routine change

2.6.1 General. The effectiveness of the NATOPS recommendations.
program is largely dependent upon frequent review and
updating of NATOPS manuals to ensure that they b. The number of interim changes issued since the
reflect current procedures and accurate technical manual’s latest revision or change was issued. A
information. The formal NATOPS review conference is large number of unincorporated interim changes
the primary means of carrying out this phase of the may indicate an overall program review is
program. Procedures set forth in this chapter are appropriate.
intended to ensure that maximum benefit is realized
from these conferences.
c. An abnormal increase in the aircraft accident rate
may indicate that training and operating proce-
Note dures should be updated and further standardized.
Correspondence reviews of NATOPS publica-
tions, in lieu of formal NATOPS review d. Major aircraft modifications usually require
conferences, are not within the intent of this detailed description and the incorporation of new
chapter and shall only be authorized by waiver or modified procedures.
from the NATOPS Products Administrator.
e. Assignment of new missions or changes to the
2.6.2 Responsibility. The responsibility for basic mission.
scheduling, convening, and conducting a NATOPS
review conference rests with the appropriate COG 2.6.5 Scheduling. The NATOPS Products Ad-
Command. In performing those functions, the COG ministrator shall maintain a master schedule of all
Command is assisted by the MMU and the NATOPS NATOPS review conferences. As soon as possible after
Products Administrator. the decision to convene a conference has been made,
and prior to releasing a conference convening message,
the COG Command, or the MMU shall contact the
2.6.3 Contractor Support of NATOPS Review NATOPS Products Administrator, by informal means
Conferences. The COG Command may authorize to determine a feasible date prior to releasing a
the use of a civilian contractor to assist the model conference convening announcement message. The
manager during the conference. Close coordination mutually agreed-upon date shall not conflict with any
between the contracting officer, the NATOPS Products previously scheduled conferences unless waived by the
Administrator, and the MMU is required in determining NATOPS Products Administrator.
the scope of the support appropriate for a review
conference. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) NA-
TOPS Coordinators should be contacted to determine 2.6.6 Conference Location. The COG Com-
editorial requirements prior to anyone writing specifi- mand shall determine the location of the review
cations for conference support contract deliverables. conference. Review conferences are normally held at
the aircraft manufacturer’s facility for all in-production
aircraft. In the interest of conserving TAD funds,
2.6.4 Convening Decision. The determination conferences for out-of-production aircraft should be
as to the need for a conference shall be made by the COG scheduled at a Navy facility whenever practicable,
Command, based on recommendations from the MMU preferably at the Model Manager’s home station.
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2.6.7 Convening Announcement review conference agenda and ensure com-

patibility for recipients of the review confer-
a. When the review conference date and location ence report.
have been confirmed and appropriate funding has
been identified, the COG Command shall b. The program manager shall compile and distrib-
originate the convening announcement (see ute the conference agenda no later than 20 days
Figure 2-11). The convening announcement shall prior to the conference-convening date. The
precede the conference date by at least 45 days. conference agenda shall include complete infor-
mation for each item so that details of each can be
researched by the conference attendees prior to the
b. Announcement of the review conference shall be
review conference, and not just a short list of the
by message to all major aviation commands
agenda items by subject. NATOPS Program
employing the aircraft, COMNAVAIRFOR,
Managers are encouraged to e-mail copies of their
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, COMNAVSAFECEN,
NATOPS Changes database to attendees and other
NAVSURVTRAINST, NATEC, DCMC at the
interested parties. Distribution shall include all
manufacturer’s facility, and commanding officer
addressees on the convening announcement and
of the hosting activity. It shall include dates and
others as considered appropriate.
location of the conference; billeting availability;
conference fees; request for the names, grades,
c. Agenda items received after the deadline shall be
service numbers, special billeting requirements,
retained by the Model Manager. Time permitting,
and security clearances of the attendees; and
late items may be considered by the conference at
request for agenda items (as well as an address and
the discretion of the program manager and the
deadline for their submission).
NATOPS Products Administrator.
c. Upon receipt of the convening announcement,
2.6.9 Preliminary Conferences. Model Manag-
Advisory Group NATOPS Coordinators shall
ers should conduct preliminary conference(s) prior to
inform units within their commands as appropri-
the main review conference whenever appropriate.
ate. Review conference announcements and
Pre-conferences may be useful in identifying technical
requests for agenda items should receive wide
dissemination within the NATOPS organization. support requirements and policy issues requiring reso-
lution before the change recommendation could be
considered at a review conference. Pre-conferences are
2.6.8 Conference Agenda also very useful in exploring new, controversial, and/or
extensive issues, such as how new portions of the
a. Agenda items shall be received by the Model publication should be written or rewritten and, who will
Manager no later than 30 days prior to the write and chop the draft prior to the main review.
conference convening date. Unless waived by the Pre-conferences will not only prepare the participants
NATOPS Products Administrator, the NATOPS so that they arrive at the main review conference with
Changes Software Program shall be used to a more comprehensive understanding of the issues, but
compile the conference agenda. (The waiver shall will also reduce the amount of time and work required
be obtained in writing from the NATOPS Prod- to discuss and resolve the agenda items at the main
ucts Administrator). To facilitate this effort, conference.
proposed changes should be submitted to the
Model Manager using the NATOPS Changes 2.6.10 Conduct of NATOPS Review
Software Program posted on the NATOPS Conferences
website.
a. The NATOPS Model Manager’s designated rep-
Note resentative (normally the program manager) shall
Use of same version of database NATOPS act as chairperson. The chairperson shall establish
Changes Program posted on the NATOPS the work schedule based on the size and complex-
website will reduce the work required for the ity of the agenda. Agenda items may be addressed
NATOPS Program Manager to prepare the in any logical sequence. The NATOPS Products
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P R date-time group
FM Cognizant Command//***//
TO Other Advisory Group members //***// (Include those who operate the subject aircraft/equipment)
Appropriate user commands
Evaluation unit(s) //***// (If different from the model manager)
COMNAVAIRFOR SAN DIEGO CA//N32//
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM PATUXENT RIVER MD//4.0P//
INFO NAVSURVTRAINST PENSACOLA FL//02/025//
UNCLAS //N03711//
SUBJ/ Aircraft/title NATOPS REVIEW CONFERENCE CONVENING ANNOUNCEMENT//
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/ revision date //
AMPN/REF A IS OPNAVINST 3710.7T, CHAP 2//
POC/..........//
RMKS/1. IAW REF A, SUBJ CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED TO CONVENE time, date AT installation name,
state, building, room #. THE NATOPS PROGRAM MANAGER, NATOPS model manager unit, WILL CHAIR THE
CONFERENCE.
2. ATTENDANCE. COMMANDS PROVIDE NAMES AND RANK OF ATTENDEES TO THE NATOPS PROGRAM
MANAGER Code Rank Name, TEL DSN - COMM - - ,EMAIL @ .
3. CLASSIFICATION. THE MEETING WILL BE unclassified/confidential/secret ATTENDEES SHALL
SEND/FAX SECURITY CLEARANCES TO security manager/address/fax number (UTILIZE OPNAV 5521/27
VISIT REQUEST FORM IF AVAILABLE). VISIT REQUEST SHALL INCLUDE NAME, RANK/RATE, SSN,
MAILING ADDRESS, AND PHONE/FAX NUMBERS.
4. BILLETING ARRANGEMENTS (Indicate arrangements as follow:). A LIMITED NUMBER OF BOQ ROOMS HAVE
BEEN RESERVED FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDEES. CALL MCAS OR NAS name of base BOQ FOR INDIVIDUAL
RESERVATION AT COMM - - /, DSN - /. (or...) CALL CENTRAL BOQ RESERVATIONS AT
1-800-576-9327 TO RESERVE A ROOM. RENTAL CAR available/not available IN LOCAL AREA. UNIFORM IS
uniform . THERE WILL BE A amount DOLLAR CONFERENCE FEE ASSESSED TO ALL ATTENDEES. FOR
PROPER REIMBURSEMENT, FEE SHOULD BE INDICATED ON TAD ORDERS.
5. SCOPE. THE FOLLOWING NATOPS PUBLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED:
NAVAIR ### - - type manual (e.g., NAVAIR 01-T34AAC-1 – – T-34C NATOPS
Flight Manual)
NAVAIR ### - - type manual (etc)
6. PREPARATION. SUBMIT CONFERENCE AGENDA ITEMS TO THE MODEL MANAGER NO LATER THAN date 30
days prior to the conference convening date. USE THE CHANGES SOFTWARE PROGRAM TO COMPILE CHANGE
ITEMS AND SUBMIT FILE ON DISK. ITEMS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE
CONFERENCE ONLY IF TIME PERMITS. (or...) ITEMS RECEIVED AFTER THIS DEADLINE WILL BE HELD FOR
THE NEXT CONFERENCE. NATOPS MANUALS WILL (or...) WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE CONFERENCE.
PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING ALL NECESSARY PUBLICATIONS. OTHER CONFERENCE SPECIFICS WILL BE
PROVIDED WITH AGENDA PACKAGE TO BE DISTRIBUTED 20 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE CONVENING
DATE.
//
BT
Figure 2-11. Sample NATOPS Review Conference Convening Message
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Administrator shall make the determination of material and extra copies of the publication(s)
any voting procedures other than those specified being reviewed should be available. Clerical
herein. assistance shall be provided by the Model Man-
ager as required to maintain a daily record of
b. Minimum conference attendance shall include NATOPS agenda items. (For in-production air-
NATOPS Products Administrator, COG Command craft, the aircraft manufacturer is normally con-
NATOPS coordinator, any Advisory Group mem- tracted to provide these resources when the review
ber exercising operational control of the subject conference is held at its facilities.)
aircraft, COMNAVSAFECEN, and all NATOPS
evaluation units for the subject aircraft. Additional h. An advance change item is a conference-approved
attendees shall be invited by the COG Command as agenda item that is designated for issue and
indicated in the conference-convening message. incorporation into a NATOPS publication as soon as
possible. Approved agenda items that require
c. The formal voting membership shall be limited to expeditious incorporation are designated in the
direct representatives of advisory group members, review conference report as advance change items,
the Model Manager, and NATOPS evaluation which are then issued as Interim Changes for
units. Each voting command represented shall be incorporation into the NATOPS publications.
limited to one vote and no individual shall have Advance change items should be agreed upon by the
more than one vote. Designation of a representa- review conference formal voting membership.
tive from another command to vote and act for a Liaison between the NATOPS Program Manager
voting member who cannot attend the review and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) prior to
conference shall be done in writing. Votes may be the conference report being finalized is strongly
cast in absentia only if made in writing. recommended, both to ensure that Advance Change
Items are recorded optimally, and to enable prepara-
d. Agenda items that involve changes to policy shall tion of the Interim Change so that it is ready to be
not be introduced at the conference if not provided issued when the conference report arrives. The
to all voting members in sufficient time for COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) will forward
staffing prior to the conference. the interim change for release following receipt of
the NATOPS conference report.
e. Discussion should be free and relatively informal.
However, the chairperson shall exercise the 2.6.10.1 Program Manager’s Handbook. The
authority to discontinue discussion when it is no Program Manager’s handbook provides an in-depth
longer profitable. The chairperson may call for an discussion of the NATOPS program and shall be
immediate vote on an item, defer voting on the thoroughly reviewed by the program manager prior to
agenda item pending receipt of additional infor- the convening of the conference. The handbook is
mation, or refer it to a committee for further study. available for review on the NATOPS website
It is often advantageous to appoint committees to (https://natops.navair.navy.mil).
consider specific agenda items or to review
supplementary publications such as classified 2.6.11 Conference Report. The conference
supplements and checklists. report is the official Navy report of the results of the
review conference events and includes the list of
f. The model manager shall keep a comprehensive approved changes. It is prepared by the Model Manager
record of the conference agenda and items and forwarded to review conference attendees and fleet
discussed, their disposition, and the reasons for units for information and use as needed, to the COG
the decision to approve or disapprove each agenda NATOPS Advisory Group Coordinator and the COM-
item. NAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS office for
review, and to the editorial support organization for
g. Careful planning by the program manager is the production of the resulting changes to the reviewed
key to a successful and efficiently conducted publications. The conference report is prepared for both
conference. Physical arrangements must include those who use the publications and those who prepare
sufficient space for joint sessions and for commit- them. The users need to know the text and context of the
tee meetings as required. Appropriate reference changes, while editors need only to know what text is
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to be deleted and/or added. Model Managers should (b) NAVAIR numbers and short titles of the
keep the different requirements of the users and the NATOPS publications reviewed.
editors in mind and attempt to present the information
in a manner optimized for both groups. For in- (c) The copy freeze date assigned to each
production aircraft, the contractor will normally record reviewed publication.
the results; however, the preparation and accuracy of the
conference report is still the responsibility of the Model (d) When requested by the prime contractor,
Manager. whether each reviewed publication is to
be revised or changed.
2.6.11.1 Conference Report Contents. The (e) The signatures of the NATOPS Model
review conference report shall contain the following: Manager’s representative, the COG Com-
mand representative, the COMNAVAIR-
a. A cover letter (Figure 2-12) which shall include SYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) representative,
the following elements: and the editorial organization’s represen-
tative (if present).
(1) The date and location of the review
conference. (3) A list of the approved conference agenda
items, sorted by publication.
(2) A certification that all items from the review
conference have been incorporated into the (4) A list of advance change items, if any.
conference report as approved at the review
(5) A list of outstanding items, if any, including,
conference.
who is to prepare the information, and to
whom and by what date the completed item is
(3) Whether there are or are not any advance
to be submitted by the preparer.
change items.
(6) A list of the non-approved (rejected and
(4) Whether there are or are not any outstanding withdrawn) items reviewed by the conference
items; and, if there are, provide instructions and a brief reason why each was not approved.
concerning to whom and by what date the A summary list showing the conferences
outstanding items shall be submitted. disposition of all agenda items may be
substituted for this enclosure.
(5) Agenda items approved by the conference
with which the NATOPS Model Manager (7) A list of approved agenda items under Model
strongly disagrees, if any. Manager protest, if any.
(6) Other information as necessary to enumerate 2.6.11.2 Conference Report Preparation. The
and explain the enclosures. following procedures shall be observed when preparing
the review conference report:
b. Enclosures to the review conference report letter
shall include: a. Unless waived by the NATOPS Products Admin-
istrator, the data-based version of the database
(1) A list of the review conference attendees. software NATOPS Changes Program, as found on
Include each attendee’s name, rank, command the NATOPS website and explained in the
represented, own command address, both NATOPS Program Manager’s Handbook, shall be
DSN and commercial telephone numbers, and used to compile the list of approved changes.
e-mail address. Handwritten change recommendation forms are
not acceptable. The words and symbols for
(2) The Review Conference Agreement (Figure insertion into a publication shall be typed and
2-13) shall include the following: submitted using both upper and lower case letters
as it is intended that they appear in the updated
(a) Review conference location and date. publication.
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COMMAND LETTERHEAD
3711
[ Code / Ser ]
[ Date ]
From: Commanding Officer, [NATOPS Model Manager Unit ]
To: Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (AIR-4.0P)
Subj: [Aircraft or NATOPS manual] NATOPS Review Conference Report
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 3710.7T
(b) Review Conference Convening message (DTG)
Encl: (1) List of Review Conference Attendees
(2) NATOPS Review Conference Agreement
(3) Record of Approved Changes Items
(4) (When applicable) Advance Change Items
(5) (When applicable) Outstanding Items
(6) Disposition of Conference Agenda Items ...(or)... List of Non-Approved
Conference Agenda Items
(7) (When applicable) Conference Agenda Items contested by the NATOPS Model Manager
1. The [Aircraft or NATOPS manual] NATOPS review conference was held at [location] from [ Begin date ] to [ End date ] and
conducted in accordance with references (a) and (b). Enclosures (1) through (7) are submitted as specified in reference (a) Chapter 2.
The list of the conference attendees is attached as enclosure (1). Enclosure (2) contains the list of reviewed publications and the deadlines
agreed upon for submission of the review conference report and the outstanding conference report material.
2. The record of approved change items is attached as enclosure (3). Except for those changes identified in paragraph 5 below which
the Model Manager takes exception to, approved changes are available for use immediately at the discretion of each unit’s commanding
officer. Approved agenda items also listed in enclosure (4) are identified as advance change items and will be mandated shortly by interim
change message. The remaining approved agenda items are routine in nature and will not become mandatory until distribution of the
printed change[s] or revision[s].
3. (As applicable) There are no outstanding items. ...(or)... Enclosure (5) lists outstanding items (conditionally approved items requiring
further information or concurrence prior to incorporation into the publication[s]) and the commands/agencies tasked with providing the
required action. Action agencies should forward outstanding material to Commanding Officer, [Model Manager Unit], as soon as
possible. Outstanding action item material not received at [Model Manager Unit] by the copy freeze date[s] listed in enclosure (2) may
not be included in the printed changes that will be produced for the effected publication[s].
4. Enclosure (6) lists the disposition of each [non-approved] agenda item.
5. (As applicable) This command takes exception to approved agenda item number[s] [list], and is submitting an urgent change
recommendation with alternative wording for [it/each]. NATOPS Model Manager concerns with the contested agenda item[s] are
explained in Enclosure (7). Implementation of the contested item[s] shall be held in abeyance pending resolution of these urgent change
recommendation[s] in accordance with reference (a). Any changes from the approved wording in the conference report will be issued
as interim change[s] to the effected publication[s].
6. (Other information as deemed necessary).
NATOPS Model Manager’s Signature
Copy to: (Including all enclosures)
Cognizant Command
Other Concerned NATOPS Advisory Group Members
User Squadrons/Units
Figure 2-12. Sample NATOPS Review Conference Report Cover Letter
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REVIEW CONFERENCE AGREEMENT

[Aircraft or NATOPS Manual] NATOPS REVIEW CONFERENCE
[11 - 15 February 2002]
1. The following NAVAIR NATOPS publications were reviewed during the [Aircraft/NATOPS Manual ] NATOPS review conference
held at [Location] on [Inclusive dates ]:
Publication Number Publication Long Title
[ NAVAIR 01-75PAC-1 Navy Model P-3A/B/C Aircraft NATOPS Flight Manual

NAVAIR 01-75PAC-1.1 Navy Model P-3A/B/C NFO/Aircrew NATOPS Flight Manual
NAVAIR 01-75PAC-1C Navy Model P-3A/B/C Normal/Emergency Card Checklist
NAVAIR 01-75PAC-1E Navy Model P-3A/B/C Ditching and Bailout Placards
NAVAIR 01-75PAC-1F Navy Model P-3A/B/C Functional Checkflight Checklist ]
2. All change recommendations received for the above publications were compiled into the conference agenda, were presented and
resolved during the review conference in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7T, and have been recorded as intended by the review
conference for inclusion in the review conference report.
3. Advance change items have been identified for the conference report and are being submitted to the COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
(AIR-4.0P) NATOPS Office for issue by interim change message.
4. Outstanding items, along with the action required, the assigned action individual/command, and the response due dates for each, have
been identified for inclusion in the conference report.
5. The copy freeze date is (1) the date by which all material/information for outstanding/incomplete agenda items should be received
by the NATOPS Model Manager, and (2) the date by which the conference production package should be passed by
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) to the editorial production organization for preparation of the changed or revised publication[s].
With the concurrence of the undersigned, the copy freeze date for [each of] the above publication[s] is [ Date ].
_______________________Date:______ ____________________ Date:_____

[ Rank, Name, Service ] [ Rank, Name, Service ]
[ Aircraft / Manual ] NATOPS Model Manager’s [ COG Command’s ] Representative
Representative
(Normally the NATOPS Program Manager)
_______________________Date:______ ____________________ Date:_____

[ Rank, Name, Service ] [ Name ]
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) [ Company ] Representative
Representative (Editorial Production Organization
Representative, if at conference)
Figure 2-13. Sample NATOPS Review Conference Agreement
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Note f. The reason for disapproval of an agenda item shall

Use of same version of database NATOPS be documented for each disapproved item. Rea-
Changes Program posted on the NATOPS sons for disapproval should be kept as brief as
website will reduce the work required for the possible (e.g., duplicate item, rewording not
NATOPS Program Manager to prepare the significant, CNATRA objects, etc.) unless an
review conference agenda and ensure com- explanation in greater detail is warranted.
patability for recipients of the review confer-
ence report. g. Military Standards and other established publish-
ing guidelines governing the content and format
b. Item numbers in the conference report shall of the reviewed publication are to be adhered to
correspond to those assigned and published in the unless the NATOPS Products Administrator
review conference agenda. Items may be subdi- waives a requirement. The waiving of a Military
vided into more than one item; however; pre- Standard is best documented as an agenda item in
viously issued item numbers shall not be reused. the conference report.
h. During review of a classified publication, each

c. Collect approved items by publication. Approved
figure, figure title, paragraph, subparagraph, and
change items for a publication should be sorted by
page shall receive a classification marking in
page, paragraph, and figure order in which the
accordance with the SECNAVINST 5510.36
items will appear in the publication.
[Department of Navy (DON) Information Secu-
rity Program (ISP) Regulation]. Appropriate
d. The list of approved items should include all items
downgrading instructions for each item shall be
that have been approved, have been approved as
included in the conference report.
modified, and all outstanding-action items. Fields
shall include: i. Outstanding items are those that are determined
by consensus approval of the voting membership
(1) Item number to be necessary for incorporation into a NATOPS
publication, but for which the required source data
(2) The chapter and page is not yet available and/or approved. This is often
the case when new equipment is placed in an
(3) The paragraph or figure number affected in aircraft, but the necessary accompanying infor-
the publication mation is not yet in the manual; a situation where
a little information is infinitely better than none at
(4) The specific change to the publication (in a all. In this case the item is approved pending the
delete and add format), including instructions submission of the source data to be supplied by a
for making the change responsible designated individual. Following re-
ceipt of the source data, the status of the item will
(5) Any remarks necessary for use by the editor in be changed to “approved.”
understanding how the change is to be made
and/or the item number(s) of any related j. The copy freeze date is the date on which the
changes to the publications contents of the manual are frozen and production
of the publication may proceed without further
(6) The justification for each change. delays. If there are no outstanding change items,
the copy freeze date shall coincide with the last
e. When duplicate or similar items are submitted, day of the review conference.
the best-worded item should be approved or
approved as modified, and all other versions of k. No further changes or additions may be submitted
that recommended change shall be administra- after the conclusion of the conference except for
tively disapproved. A reference to the related the outstanding items. The additional information
approved item number shall appear in the justifi- for outstanding items must be submitted to the
cation field of an administratively disapproved NATOPS Program Manager prior to the copy
item. freeze date. When the necessary information and
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approval or disapproval of the recommendation is forward copies of the review conference report on paper
received for an outstanding item by the Program or electronic media to those listed below. Distribution
Manager before the conference report has been of the review conference report shall not be delayed
forwarded, the material should be incorporated because of outstanding items. Distribution, unless
into the conference report, and the item status specified otherwise below, may be by paper, CD-ROM,
should be restated as approved, modified or or e-mail.
rejected, as appropriate. Outstanding items
resolved after the conference report has been a. The original conference report to the COMNAV-
forwarded should be forwarded to the organiza- AIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P) NATOPS Office in
tion tasked with preparing the reproducible copy both paper and electronic media. Best copies of
prior to the copy freeze date to ensure inclusion in source data, illustrations, and photos should not
the change/revision. Copies of the resolved items be included in the original copy of the conference
should also be disseminated to conference atten- report, but should be included in the publication
dees and fleet users. production package.
b. To the COG Advisory Group member, if different
l. When a Model Manager strongly disagrees with from the Model Manager.
the conference-approved disposition of an agenda
item, that item shall remain in the record as an c. To concerned NATOPS Advisory Group mem-
approved change; however, the NATOPS Model bers and fleet user units for information and use.
Manager shall identify the agenda item in the
conference report letter and indicate the reason for d. To the editorial production organization as part of
objection. Within 30 days following the conclu- the publication production package.
sion of the review conference, the Model Manager
2.6.12 Publication Production Package. In
shall submit an Urgent Change Recommendation
addition to the above distribution of the conference
to resolve the item in question. Failure to submit
report, the following items shall be assembled by the
an UCR constitutes a withdrawal of the objection.
Model Manager and forwarded by traceable means to
The change item in question shall not be incorpo-
the editorial production organization by the copy freeze
rated into the publication until the UCR is
date, or to the COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (AIR-4.0P)
resolved.
NATOPS Office if no production organization is
assigned.
m. List of non-approved (rejected and withdrawn)
items. The purpose of this list is to account for all a. A paper copy of the review conference report.
of the conference agenda items. Since the
approved, modified, and outstanding action items b. A marked-up copy of each reviewed publication.
are already accounted for in other enclosures, this These copies should be prepared for the editor(s)
list may either include only those items that have and annotated with the location and agenda item
been disapproved or may be expanded to provide number of each approved change. Deleted text/
a summary of the disposition of all agenda items, illustrations and the location of added text/
in which case the title of the enclosure should be illustrations should be simply marked to assist the
changed to “Disposition of All Agenda Items.” editor in locating the changes contained in the
Although the information provided for each item approved agenda items.
in this enclosure may be as complete as in the list
c. A copy of each disk on which Changes data and
of approved items, the data fields provided may be
supporting text/illustrations are being submitted.
reduced to include only the item number, publica-
tion and location (page/para/fig), a brief subject, d. Best copies of photographs, artwork, and other
disposition and a brief reason for disapproval source data and media submitted for editorial
(when applicable). production.
2.6.11.3 Conference Report Disposition. As Note

soon as possible, but no later than 60 days after the In the event a contracted editor is present at
review conference, the NATOPS Model Manager shall the review conference, the board art,
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negatives, and best copies of any tables and After the chapters have been reviewed and the
illustrations may be provided directly to the complete publication has been assembled, including
editor in order to reduce the probability of table of contents and index, the NATOPS Model
those documents being lost or damaged Manager will be invited to perform a final review of the
during separate shipment. completed publication(s) prior to printing and distribu-
tion. The final review of the assembled publication(s)
is normally done at the editor’s production site. Listed
2.6.13 Implementation of Approved Agenda discrepancies should have been corrected. Travel and
Items. The agenda items approved at the review TAD funding for the NATOPS Model Manager or his
conference are approved for fleet-wide use but are not representatives to attend the final review is normally
mandatory upon receipt of the conference record. provided by the model manager unit.
Advance change items become mandatory when issued
by an interim change message or letter. Use of approved In-process and final reviews shall be completed in
agenda items prior to receipt of an interim change or the an expeditious manner. Delays in production initiated
printed change or revision is at the discretion of the by the NATOPS Model Manager to resolve unexpected
commanding officer. problems discovered with the approved items are
unacceptable. Model Managers should consider issuing
modifications to the approved text via the interim
2.6.14 Prepublication Reviews. The prime change process rather than interrupting editorial
contractor or the contractor assigned will incorporate production of the publication(s).
the conference-approved changes into the reproducible
copy for the publication(s) from which the printer’s 2.7 NATOPS EVALUATION PROCEDURES
negatives will be made. Production of NATOPS
publications requires close coordination between the
2.7.1 General. The standard operating procedures
NATOPS Program Manager, the NATOPS Model
prescribed in NATOPS manuals represent the optimum
Manager, the NATOPS Products Administrator,
methods of operating various aircraft and related
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, NATEC, NAVAIRWAR-
equipment. The NATOPS evaluation is intended to
CENACDIV, the prime contractor and the editorial
evaluate individual and unit compliance by observing
production organization. Information in the confer-
and grading adherence to NATOPS procedures.
ence report may be incomplete or difficult for the
editor to interpret. If questions arise, delays will occur
until the editor receives the information necessary to 2.7.2 Definitions. The following definitions shall
apply to the NATOPS evaluation program:
proceed. When questions do arise, every effort should
be made to forward the necessary information to the
editors as expeditiously as possible and avoid further a. NATOPS Evaluation — An evaluation of individ-
delays. ual pilot or crewmember, consisting of an open
book examination, a closed book examination,
oral examination, and an evaluation flight.
During incorporation of the approved items into the
manual, there will be at least one in-process review b. Qualified — That degree of standardization
scheduled for the NATOPS Model Manager or his demonstrated by a very reliable flight crewmem-
designated representative(s) to ensure that the technical ber who has a good knowledge of standard
information is being incorporated into the publica- operating procedures and thorough understanding
tion(s) as intended by the review conference. The new of aircraft capabilities and limitations.
table of contents and index, which are not generated
until after the contents of the chapter pages are fixed, c. Conditionally Qualified — That degree of stan-
will not be available during the in-process reviews. dardization demonstrated by a flight crewmember
In-process reviews are normally done via email, but who meets the minimum acceptable standards.
may be done at the editor’s production site. All The individual is considered safe enough to fly as
discrepancies requiring correction should be listed and pilot in command or to perform normal duties
passed to the contractor. Unrecorded discrepancies are without supervision, but more practice is needed
often overlooked and may not be corrected. to become Qualified.
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d. Unqualified — That degree of standardization preceding expiration of a current evaluation and is

demonstrated by a flight crewmember who fails to valid for 12 months from the last day of the month
meet minimum acceptable criteria. The individual in which the current evaluation expires. Other-
should receive supervised instruction until the wise, NATOPS qualifications shall be valid for
individual has achieved a grade of Qualified or 12 months from the last day of the month in which
Conditionally Qualified. the evaluation is flown.
e. Area — A routine of preflight, flight, or post-flight. 2.7.4 Procedures. The following procedures
shall be followed in implementing the NATOPS
f. Subarea — A performance subdivision within an evaluation program:
area that is observed and evaluated during an
evaluation flight. a. The evaluation shall consist of a ground evalua-
tion and an evaluation flight. At the discretion of
g. Critical Area/Critical Subarea — Any area or the squadron or unit commanding officer, all or
subarea that covers items of significant impor- part of the flight should be simulated in a weapons
tance to the overall mission requirements or the system trainer (WST), operational flight trainer
marginal performance that would jeopardize safe (OFT), or other suitable training device. Use of
conduct of the flight. trainers is particularly encouraged for those
simulated emergencies and/or scenarios that pres-
2.7.3 Implementation. The NATOPS evaluation ent significantly increased risk when performed in
program shall be carried out in every unit operating an aircraft. If no such device is available, the
naval aircraft. Fleet replacement squadrons (FRS) shall aircraft cockpit may be used. Evaluation flights in
ensure those pilots, NFOs, and aircrew members have aircraft that require simulated emergencies should
successfully completed a NATOPS evaluation prior to be avoided while deployed at sea.
their completion of the course of instruction. In
Note
instances where it is impractical to NATOPS qualify
such individuals, the formal course of replacement D Commanding officers may extend the
training shall be considered as having conditionally expiration date of all NATOPS qualifica-
satisfied NATOPS requirements for a period of 1 year tions that would otherwise expire during
from the individual’s completion date, provided that all the last 90 days of a long deployment.
required phases of instruction are completed. An entry NATOPS qualifications that are due to
expire prior to the last 90 days of a long
shall be made in the individual’s training jacket and log
deployment should be renewed prior to
book stating that the individual is NATOPS Condition-
deployment. The expiration date for the
ally Qualified, utilizing a format similar to that shown
extension shall not be later than 90 days
in Figure 2-14 of this chapter. Evaluations shall be
after return from deployment.
administered to flightcrew personnel as follows:
D Extension letters shall be filed perma-
a. Pilots (other than VP, VR, VQ, VAW, and HS), nently with the NATOPS check form
NFOs, and naval air crewman — Within 6 months (OPNAV 3710/7) for which the extension
after reporting to a unit if not currently qualified is granted in section III, Part D (NATOPS
in model. Evaluation Record) of the NATOPS Flight
Personnel Training Qualification Jacket.
b. Pilot (VP, VR, VQ, VAW, and HS) — Prior to See paragraph A.2.3). An appropriate
advancing beyond third pilot or equivalent. flight log book entry should also be made.
c. Aircrew candidates — Prior to designation as air b. Evaluees who receive a grade of Unqualified on a
crewmember. ground or flight evaluation shall be allowed
30 days in which to complete a reevaluation. At
d. All pilots, NFOs, and naval aircrewmen holding the discretion of the commanding officer, the
current evaluation in model aircraft — Renewal reevaluation need only consist of those areas/
evaluation may be accomplished within 60 days subareas in which a grade of Unqualified was
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assigned. A maximum of 60 days may elapse (1) Open Book Examination — To obtain a grade
between commencement of the initial ground of Qualified, an evaluee must obtain a mini-
evaluation and the date the evaluation flight is mum score of 3.5.
satisfactorily completed. Type commanders may
waive the time limitations under circumstances (2) Closed Book Examination — To obtain a
making compliance impracticable. grade of Qualified, an evaluee must obtain a
minimum score of 3.3.
c. Disposition of evaluees who fail the reevaluation
(3) Oral Examination — Questions may be taken
shall be in accordance with directives by the COG from the NATOPS manual, question banks, or
advisory group member. drawn from the experience of the instructor/
evaluator. Such questions should be direct and
d. While this instruction and the individual positive and should in no way be opinionated.
NATOPS publications establish standards for A grade of Qualified or Unqualified shall be
grading individual performance, they do not assigned.
relieve the NATOPS evaluator or instructor from
using sound judgment based upon knowledge and 2.7.6 Evaluation Flight. The areas, subareas, crit-
experience. The NATOPS evaluation flight is ical areas, and critical subareas of an evaluation flight
intended to measure performance with regard to shall be specified in the NATOPS manual. It may be
knowledge of and adherence to prescribed proce- conducted on any operational or training flight or in an
dures. Any tendency to extend the evaluation into OFT. The following procedures shall be used in
the areas of pilot proficiency or weapons readi- determining the final grade.
ness must be avoided.
a. A grade of Unqualified in any critical area or
critical subarea will result in an overall grade of
2.7.5 Ground Evaluation. Prior to commencing Unqualified for the flight.
the evaluation flight, an evaluee must achieve a
minimum grade of Qualified on the open book and b. Evaluation flight (or area) grades shall be deter-
closed book examinations. The oral examination is also mined by assigning the following for each
part of the ground evaluation, but may be conducted as subarea: UQ (Unqualified), CQ (Conditionally
part of the flight evaluation. To assure a degree of Qualified), or Q (Qualified). All areas graded less
standardization between units, the Model Manager than Q shall be justified in the evaluator’s
shall prepare and maintain a bank of questions and remarks. An overall grade of less than Q for the
answers for use by unit NATOPS instructors in flight shall be justified in the evaluator’s remarks.
preparing the written examinations. The areas to be
evaluated in the ground phase shall be delineated in the c. Evaluation flights resulting in an overall grade of
individual aircraft model NATOPS manual. less than Q shall contain the unit commander’s
remarks concerning the qualifications of the
NA/NFO evaluated.
a. Examinations — The maximum and minimum
number of questions and the time limits for the
d. Evaluation worksheets and kneepad worksheets
written examinations shall be specified in the
contained in the applicable NATOPS manual shall
manual. The oral examinations may be conducted be used during the evaluation flight.
prior to or as part of the flight evaluation and
should be based on selected general areas outlined
2.7.7 Documentation/Record
in the NATOPS manual.
a. A NATOPS evaluation report, OPNAV 3710/7
b. Grading Instructions — Examination grades shall (3-95) (Figure A-8), shall be completed and signed
be computed on a 4.00 scale and recorded in the by the NATOPS evaluator/instructor for each
appropriate column of the NATOPS Evaluation evaluation conducted, and forwarded directly to the
Report OPNAV 3710/7 (3-95) (Figure A-8). evaluee’s commanding officer.
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b. For each pilot and NFO evaluee, the evaluee’s 18 months by the appropriate NATOPS evaluator and
commanding officer shall make remarks on the shall follow the same procedures delineated in para-
evaluation report regarding the aviation skills and graphs 2.7.4 through 2.7.7. Additionally, the unit
future potential of the evaluee. The evaluee’s NATOPS evaluation shall be administered as follows:
commanding officer, who need not be aviation-
qualified, shall then sign the NATOPS evaluation a. It shall include one or more individual NATOPS
report as the unit commander. Neither of these evaluations for each crew position (ground evalu-
responsibilities shall be delegated. The report ation and an evaluation flight) and be adminis-
shall then be filed in the individual’s flight tered to flight crewmembers selected at random
training jacket. Commanding Officers are by the evaluator to measure overall adherence to
strongly encouraged to make remarks on the NATOPS procedures.
aviation skills and future potential of all pilots/
NFOs/aircrewmen. b. The evaluation may be conducted as a part of
command inspections if so scheduled by the
c. An entry shall be made in the pilot/NFO/enlisted NATOPS coordinator.
air crewmen flight logbook under “Qualifications
and Achievements” as shown in Figure 2-14. c. The unit commander alone shall be informed in
writing of the results of the evaluations and the
QUALIFICATION effectiveness of the NATOPS program within the
“NATOPS EVAL.” (AIRCRAFT MODEL) command. In instances where an unsatisfactory
“DATE” level of unit adherence to NATOPS is uncovered,
the evaluator shall forward an appropriate
(CREW POSIT.) (DATE) description of the discrepancies to the appropriate
“SIGNATURE” type commander via the unit commander and
(Authenticating (Unit that administered normal chain of command.
signature) evaluation)
d. The 18-month evaluation cycle may be extended
Figure 2-14. Sample Pilot/NFO/Enlisted Aircrew to a maximum of 24 months by the NATOPS
Flight Logbook Entry evaluator for circumstances such as extended
deployments, but only for units whose previous
2.7.8 Unit NATOPS Evaluation. A unit evaluations indicated a high degree of NATOPS
NATOPS evaluation shall be conducted every program effectiveness.
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CHAPTER 3
Policy Guidance
3.1 POLICY CONCERNING USE OF 3.1.1.5 Flights Requested by Civilian
AIRCRAFT Contractors. A civilian contractor request to use
naval aircraft for flight(s) not directly associated with
3.1.1 Special Policies the terms of their contract shall be referred to CNO
(N780) for authorization.
3.1.1.1 Emergency and Humanitarian
Operations. Naval aircraft operations are autho- 3.1.1.6 Aircraft Performance Record Attempts
rized in emergencies such as forest fire prevention,
search, rescue, major calamities, and for humanitarian a. Proposed aircraft performance record attempts shall
reasons involving life-threatening circumstances. Noti- be submitted to CNO (N780) for consideration.
fication of the operation shall be made to CNO or CMC, Appropriate details, including predicted perfor-
as appropriate, and the responsible local commander, mance and estimate of results, shall be submitted.
but without delaying action when time is an essential
b. The Director, Air Warfare Division, will take
factor.
appropriate action to obtain the approval of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense through the Office
3.1.1.2 Theater Indoctrination Training. Prior of Information and will obtain National Aeronau-
to operating at other than U.S. airports, commands/ tics Association sanction for the proposed record
detachments shall receive specific training for the attempt(s).
theater(s) in which the unit will operate. As a minimum,
this training shall include a thorough review of 3.1.1.7 Celebrations. Rules for participation of
theater-unique instrument requirements and proce- naval aircraft in celebrations are currently contained in
dures, the use of non-DOD instrument approach SECNAVINST 5720.44, Department of the Navy
procedures, required instrumentation for specific Public Affairs Regulations.
approaches, theater weather, and local area procedures.
3.1.1.8 Shipment Orders. Shipment orders spec-
3.1.1.3 Special Airlift Requirements. Special ifying transfer by air or aircraft do not imply orders or
airlifts shall meet the following requirements: authority for the indicated flight.
a. The sole purpose of the flight must be to provide 3.1.1.9 Travel Orders. This instruction does not
air transportation for the accomplishment of grant authority to issue orders to personnel for travel
urgent business in the national interest that would where expenses for the personnel are involved. Such
suffer if other forms of transportation were relied authority originates from instructions issued by the
upon. Chief of Naval Personnel (CHNAVPERS) or U.S.
Marine Corps, as applicable.
b. The flight must be in the national interest or result
in cost savings to the Department of the Navy. 3.1.1.10 Embarkation of Passengers
3.1.1.4 Assignment of Aircraft to Specific a. No person shall be enplaned as a passenger nor

Individuals. Unless otherwise authorized by the shall any cargo be embarked on a naval aircraft
Secretary of the Navy, no naval aircraft will be assigned unless authorization has been granted by compe-
to a specific individual nor shall any individual require tent authority in accordance with applicable
a specific aircraft or aircraft crew be made available for directives. (See OPNAVINST 4630.25, and NAV-
exclusive use. This does not preclude the display of SUP Publication 505.) Military Sealift Command
pilot and crew names on aircraft. personnel (i.e., CIVMARS), DOD civilian
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employees, federal agency technical representa- (2) Ship launches shall be conducted not less than
tives (Tech Reps), and contract field services 60 minutes prior to sunset. This time
personnel may be authorized VOD/COD trans- constraint may be waived to 30 minutes by the
portation with approval by competent authority in Battle Group Commander/Amphibious
cases of official business. Reporting Custodians Squadron Commander/Officer in Tactical
for helicopter detachments embarked onboard Command.
MSC/USNS ships may delegate this authority to
the designated Officer in Charge embarked on d. The pilots in command/mission commanders of a
MSC/USNS ships. No person shall be carried in naval aircraft (while absent from home unit) may
a taxiing aircraft as a passenger unless such person authorize air transportation for personnel and/or
is authorized to fly in it or has been authorized by equipment not otherwise qualified for Govern-
competent authority to be embarked therein. ment air transportation (i.e., civilian physicians,
paramedic teams, sheriff department personnel,
b. COMLANTFLT, COMPACFLT, COMUSNA- park rangers, search dogs, medical equipment,
VEUR, COMUSNAVSCENT, COMUSNAVSO, etc.) when required for the successful prosecution
COMNAVEDTRACOM, CMC, COMNAVAIR- of a search and rescue (SAR), medical emergency
FOR, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, COMNAVRES- evacuation (MEDEVAC), or disaster relief mis-
FOR, and CNATRA may authorize Carrier sion. This authority shall only be exercised when
Onboard Delivery/Vertical Onboard Delivery all practical means of obtaining authorization
(COD/VOD) transportation for civilian guests and from competent authority in accordance with
other designated personnel not otherwise qualified applicable directives (OPNAVINST 4630.25 and
for government air transportation. Their authority NAVSUP Publication 505) have proven unsuc-
may be delegated to numbered fleet commanders cessful or unavailable. Appropriate authority
and type commanders and is granted for the specific shall be notified of such air transportation as soon
purpose of facilitating embarkation/debarkation of as practicable.
these selected individuals when ships are at sea. It
shall not be extended to include flights of conve-
3.1.1.11 Flight Training. Flight training in Navy
nience for the individual(s) concerned. Due consid-
or Marine aircraft shall not be given to any individual
eration shall be given to the age and physiological
without specific authorization of CNO or CMC.
characteristics of the individuals, particularly when
catapult launchings or arrested landings are
involved. (See 8.4.7 regarding aeromedical and 3.1.1.12 Aircraft of Other Services. Naval
survival training requirements for passengers.) aviators may fly aircraft of another service, provided the
Night overwater helicopter passenger flights to/ other service has no objection.
from ships are prohibited except in cases of
operational necessity. This does not preclude troop
movement in support of amphibious exercises 3.1.2 Nonessential Flights. The use of aircraft
(operations) or special operations missions. A for nonessential flights shall not be authorized. Any
medical attendant who is current in approved water flight open to misinterpretation by the public shall be
survival training (N9 or N13 as a minimum training avoided. Examples of flights that are considered
requirement), and has been properly briefed on nonessential are as follows:
emergency egress procedures for that aircraft, may
be transferred via return night flight to the ship with a. Flights of a routine business nature for which
approval from the ship’s commanding officer. commercial or other military transportation could
be more economically substituted
c. COD/tilt-rotor overwater flights at night are
authorized. The following restrictions apply when b. Flights for any officer or group of officers, the sole
carrying passengers: purpose of which is the convenience and/or
prestige of the officers concerned and not the
(1) Ship launches and recoveries shall be made performance of official duties or accomplishment
during daylight hours. of bona fide training
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c. Repeated flights to the hometown area of flight c. Naval, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Reserve
personnel concerned students undergoing authorized courses of
instruction in flight training.
d. Flights coinciding with major sports events or
civic celebrations. d. Officers of the Naval and Marine Corps Reserve
not designated as naval aviators, but specifically
3.1.3 Personnel Authorized To Pilot Naval authorized to pilot aircraft by CHNAVPERS or
Aircraft. When qualified in accordance with current the Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps.
directives, the following personnel may pilot Navy and
Marine Corps aircraft. 3.1.3.3 Civilian Aircraft Pilots. Civilian aircraft
pilots are those employed in a flight status by agencies
Note or departments of or contractors to the U.S. Govern-
Requests for authorization required by the ment when such flights are in the interest of the U.S.
following subparagraphs shall be forwarded Government and the pilots have been cleared by
sufficiently in advance to allow for staffing COMNAVAIRFOR. Authority is delegated to the
through the chain of command prior to the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command, to approve
proposed flight. flights in COMNAVAIRSYSCOM aircraft or in con-
tractor custody. Contractor pilots are not permitted to
3.1.3.1 Regular and Reserve Personnel. Reg- fly aircraft aboard U.S. naval vessels or to perform
ular and Reserve personnel on active duty under public demonstrations in Navy aircraft without specific
appropriate orders to duty in a flying status including: COMNAVAIRFOR approval. Contractor flight opera-
tions and pilot qualifications are governed by NAVAIR-
INST 3710.1. Flights in naval aircraft other than those
a. Naval aviators of the Navy and Marine Corps
in the custody of COMNAVAIRSYSCOM shall be
approved by COMNAVAIRFOR.
b. Coast Guard aviators and aviation pilots
c. Students undergoing authorized courses of 3.1.3.4 Foreign Military Personnel. Subject to

instruction in flight training security provisions in existing directives, physically
and professionally qualified personnel of foreign
d. Rated pilots of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air nations may be authorized to pilot naval aircraft as
Force Reserve follows:
e. Army aviators a. The reporting custodian may authorize exchange

personnel or personnel attending naval aviation
f. Rated pilots of the Air National Guard and training programs to pilot naval aircraft. Pilot
National Guard time is not to exceed 110 hours per year except
when attached to an operating squadron or as
g. Aeromedical Dual Designators who are pilots necessary in connection with a course of instruc-
and serving as such under the provisions of tion. Personnel in this category can be designated
OPNAVINST 1542.4. as pilot in command.
3.1.3.2 Other Military Personnel b. Except as indicated in the preceding paragraph,

foreign pilots must be accompanied by an U.S.
a. Naval aviators under the cognizance of COM- pilot in command. The latter shall exercise all
NAVAIRES or CG FOURTH MAW whose status responsibility of command set forth in this
as naval aviators has been confirmed by BUPERS instruction. Requests for such operations shall be
or Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. submitted to COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) for
approval.
b. Coast Guard aviators and aviation pilots of the
Coast Guard Reserve whose status has been c. All personnel shall meet the minimum NATOPS
confirmed by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard qualification for the model aircraft involved.
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d. Authority is delegated to Commander, Naval delegated to numbered fleet commanders and type
Air Systems Command, to approve flights in commanders with operational/administrative control.
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM aircraft or in contrac-
tor custody. Note
3.1.4 Personnel Authorized To Taxi Naval Civilian personnel authorized in accordance
Aircraft with this paragraph shall comply with the
aeromedical and survival training require-
ments set forth in paragraph 8.4 of this
3.1.4.1 Fixed Wing. No one shall be permitted to
instruction. Contractor flightcrews gov-
taxi an aircraft except persons authorized to fly the
erned by NAVAIRINST 3710.1 shall meet
aircraft or those specifically designated by their
the requirements of that instruction.
commanding officer as taxi pilots after appropriate
training or checkout.
3.1.5.3 Foreign Military Personnel. Subject to
3.1.4.2 Helicopter. No one shall be permitted to security provisions in existing directives, physically
taxi a helicopter except those persons who are autho- and professionally qualified personnel of foreign
rized to fly helicopters. nations may be authorized to perform crew duties in
naval aircraft that is in the best interest of official DOD
business. Embarkation may be authorized for the
3.1.4.3 Tilt-Rotor. No one shall be permitted to
purpose of performing a crew duty such as operating
taxi a tilt-rotor except those persons who are authorized
installed equipment or observing aircraft or crew
to fly tilt-rotors.
performance. Foreign military personnel must possess
proper base or installation visitation authorization.
3.1.5 Personnel Authorized To Perform Crew
Duties in Naval Aircraft
3.1.5.4 Civilian Law Enforcement Officials
Note (LEO). Embarkation of civilian LEOs is authorized
for helicopters and non-ejection seat aircraft. SECNA-
Requests for authorization required by the
VINST 5820.7 provides specific guidance for autho-
following subparagraphs shall be forwarded
rized missions. Authority to approve flights for LEO
sufficiently in advance to allow for staffing
personnel and responsibility for establishing
through the chain of command prior to the
operational procedures is delegated to CMC,
proposed flight.
COMNAVAIRFOR, COMLANTFLT, COMPACFLT,
COMNAVEDTRACOM, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM,
3.1.5.1 Military Personnel. Regular and Reserve
and COMNAVRESFOR for aircraft under their respec-
military personnel under orders by competent authority
tive control. Authority to approve flights may be
to active duty or active duty for training who are
delegated to numbered fleet commanders and type
qualified in accordance with current directives are
commanders. Flight requests for high-performance,
authorized as flightcrew or flightcrew under training.
ejection seat aircraft shall be forwarded to COMNAV-
AIRFOR or CMC for approval.
3.1.5.2 Civilian Personnel. DOD civilian
employees and contractors to DOD may be authorized
embarkation as project specialists or selected passengers Note
when required in conjunction with assigned duties or LEO personnel authorized in accordance with
contractual responsibilities. Point-to-point transportation this paragraph should comply with the aero-
is not authorized under this paragraph. Authority to medical and survival training requirements set
approve flights for civilian personnel is delegated to the forth in paragraph 8.4 of this instruction when
CMC, COMNAVAIRFOR, COMPACFLT, COM- time and facilities permit. The flight approval
LANTFLT, COMUSNAVEUR, COMUSNAVCENT, authority is authorized to waive Chapter 8
COMUSNAVSO, COMNAVEDTRACOM, COMNAV- requirements. COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) shall
AIRSYSCOM, and COMNAVRESFOR for aircraft be an information addressee on all such waiver
under their respective control. This authority may be requests and approvals.
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3.2 ORIENTATION FLIGHTS Marine Corps missions can result from such flights.
Individuals shall not be selected for public affairs
This section establishes policy, procedures, and orientation flights solely in an effort to engender
approval authority for orientation flights and goodwill or as a reward for unusual service to the
implements DOD guidance set forth in OPNAVINST Navy and/or Marine Corps.
4630.25.
c. Personnel who, because of their group affiliation,
3.2.1 Purpose are authorized orientation flights by separate
directives (e.g., Explorer Scouting Program
a. Individuals are selected to participate in orienta- Senior Explorers/leaders, Navy League Sea
tion flights for one of the following purposes: Cadets, Civil Air Patrol, Naval Academy Mid-
shipmen, Reserve Officer Training Corps/Naval
(1) To familiarize them with an aircraft, its Reserve Junior Officer Training Corps (ROTC/
operation, capabilities, requirements, concept NJROTC) students), officer students enrolled at
of employment, or limitations. the Uniform Services University of Health
Sciences or in the Health Professions Scholarship
(2) To familiarize them with a base complex from Program and other such groups as may be
the air for official purposes other than merely designated by CNO.
sightseeing or goodwill.
d. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
(3) To allow FAA personnel to perform official employees under the following conditions:
functions that require their infrequent
(1) FAA employees engaged in flight-checking
embarkation on naval aircraft.
local military air traffic control procedures
b. Orientation flights are typically one-time events and facilities, navigational aids, communica-
for participants in a particular model aircraft. tions and approach and departure procedures
Orientation flight status shall not be used to only when such flights are coordinated by the
circumvent normal training requirements for appropriate regional Navy Representative,
individuals required to fly multiple flights in FAA.
naval aircraft. Orientation flights for midshipmen
(2) FAA flight examiners engaged in the evalua-
participating in official training programs may
tion or examination of rated aircrew personnel
involve multiple flights.
of the Military Department for civil pilot,
navigator, or engineer certificates or ratings.
3.2.2 Categories of Eligible Participants for
Orientation Flight. Persons who may be autho- (3) FAA employees participating in approved
rized orientation flights include: military familiarization flights under existing
arrangements between the Navy and the FAA,
a. Active duty personnel, Federal employees, and if seating position permits direct monitoring
civilian contractors when flights would materially of aircrew duties.
improve job performance and are in the best
interest of the Navy and/or Marine Corps. e. U.S. Ambassadors or their senior deputies, within
overseas theaters, when invited by the overseas
b. U.S. citizens who, because of position and contacts unified or Component commander, when the
with various public organizations, can make posi- commander determines that the orientation flight
tive contributions to public understanding of the is primarily in support of the DOD mission.
roles and missions of the Navy and/or Marine Corps
(e.g., persons affiliated with the news media, f. Federal/local Government officials, foreign offi-
entertainment personalities). Flights of this nature cials, and members of Congress and their staffs.
are designated public affairs orientation flights.
Participants must be carefully selected to ensure that g. Foreign personnel, either military or civilian, who
the greatest benefit to understanding Navy and/or require orientation flights in military aircraft for
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scientific research, development, test and evalua- f. Non-DOD personnel are required to sign an Air
tion (RDT&E) or training evaluation; and, to Transportation Agreement, DD Form 1381, as set
support the Military Assistance Program forth in Chapter 1 of enclosure (1) to OPNAVINST
(MAP)/Foreign Military Sales (FMS). 4630.25 when the orientation flight originates in a
foreign country. NATO member nation personnel
h. Foreign military personnel of nations participat- are exempt from this requirement.
ing in and during the course of bilateral or
multinational operations or exercises. Flights g. Prior to approval of flights by foreign nationals
may be by shore-based aircraft or may originate involving access to classified or controlled
and/or terminate on board ship. Fleet Command- unclassified information, permission for the dis-
ers are authorized to approve night shorebased closure of such information shall be obtained
only orientation flights for foreign qualified from the Director of Naval Intelligence in accor-
aircrew. dance with SECNAVINST 5510.34.
h. Parental/legal guardian approval in writing is

3.2.3 Flight Prerequisites required prior to participation in orientation
flights for anyone under 18 years of age.
a. All personnel participating in orientation flights
shall receive an appropriate physical screening or i. Passenger briefing:
examination. The scope of this screening or (1) Passengers shall be briefed on any informa-
examination shall be determined by the reporting tion that may be pertinent for passenger safety
custodian flight surgeon but shall also include and comfort. Each item should be fully
clearance for participation in high- and moderate-
explained to avoid passenger apprehension or
risk NASTP training. confusion.
b. Completion of Naval Aviation Survival Training (2) Passengers occupying flight personnel posi-
Program (NASTP) is mandatory for all orienta- tions shall be briefed on procedures, controls,
tion flight passengers unless the individuals agree and instrumentation.
to participate in the flight without training and the
training requirements are waived specifically by 3.2.4 Flight Limitations
the approving authority. Waivers for selected
passenger training will, in general, not be granted. a. Only highly qualified flight personnel shall be
COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) will be an information selected to conduct orientation flights.
addressee on all waiver requests and approvals
(except USMC). b. All orientation flights shall be conducted within
the local flying area and terminate at the point of
origin. Flights outside the local flying area may be
c. VIPs, military non-aviators, and non-military
approved if the specific mission of the orientation
personnel selected for orientation flights (flight
flight cannot be accomplished within the local
period not to exceed 90 days) shall complete VIP
flying area. FAA personnel may be enplaned on a
NASTP N2/NP8 training.
noninterference basis in order to conduct aircrew
examinations or participate in familiarization
d. All midshipmen participating in orientation flights (as defined in paragraph 3.2.2.d) for other
flights or on a summer cruise with possibility of than local flights within their own FAA region.
flying shall complete midshipmen NASTP
N2/NP7 training. c. Orientation flights involving third-nation nation-
als into or over foreign countries will not be
e. Non-aviation designated personnel required to fly approved unless confirmation of entry and/or
in an aircraft on a regular basis for mission overflight clearance for such third-nation nation-
accomplishment beyond a 90-day flying period als has been received from the foreign govern-
shall complete N3/NP3 or N4/NP4 training as ment(s) concerned in accordance with the NIMA
detailed in paragraph 8.4.7.1. Foreign Clearance Guide.
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d. Except for flights with FAA personnel, orienta- area, or any other flight of a similar or special
tion flights shall be performed only during nature where abnormal conditions may exist.
daylight and with weather minimums equal to or
better than VFR. l. Individuals occupying a seat with flight controls
during orientation flights are permitted to fly the
e. FAA examiners shall not be permitted to pilot an aircraft during non-critical phases of flight subject
aircraft without an assigned Navy or Marine to Commanding Officer and pilot-in-command
Corps pilot in command who shall exercise all approval.
responsibility of command set forth in this
instruction. 3.2.5 Approval Authority. Flight approval
authority includes waiver authority for NASTP training
and specific elements therein. This waiver authority
f. Formation flying shall not be performed unless
shall be applicable only for orientation flights. Letters
required for a specific purpose and authorized by
or messages authorizing orientation flights and training
the controlling custodian of the aircraft to be used.
waivers shall contain specific verbiage on what is being
approved and waived (e.g., NASTP aviation water
g. Orientation flights in high-performance jet air- survival elements). For all other NASTP waivers,
craft shall not be approved except when the Chapter 8 applies.
specific aircraft utilized is integral to the orienta-
tion flight purpose. Note
Requests shall be forwarded sufficiently in
h. Orientation flights operating from an aircraft advance to allow for staffing through the
carrier are not encouraged because of the extra chain of command prior to the proposed
hazards inherent in carrier operations. Such flight.
flights may be authorized for midshipmen train-
ing, VIPs, MAP, FMS, or warranted within the a. Subject to the limitations in subparagraphs (1)
provisions of paragraph 3.2.2.h. COD/VOD through (4) for approval of certain types of
flights, used only as a means to embark or debark orientation flights, the CMC; COMNAVAIRFOR,
personnel at sea, are not orientation flights and are COMLANTFLT; COMPACFLT; COMUSNA-
therefore exempt from the provisions of this VEUR; COMUSNAVCENT; COMUSNAVSO;
paragraph. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM; COMNAVEDTRA-
COM and COMNAVRESFOR are authorized to
i. An aircraft accepted into the naval inventory shall approve orientation flights in aircraft under their
not be used for orientation flights by contractor respective operational control, to act on requests
flightcrews unless it has been provided to the involving shipboard catapult launches and/or
contractor under a Naval Air Systems Command arrested landings, and to act on requests for
contract. The use of naval aircraft under lease to exceptions to the basic guidelines as set forth in the
contractors for orientation flights is governed by foregoing subparagraphs of this section. Delegation
terms of the lease agreement and may not be of approval authority to numbered Fleet Command-
subject to the policy and procedures contained in ers, Type Commanders (TYCOM) and CNATRA is
this instruction. authorized.
(1) Orientation flights for members of Congress

j. Flights shall be conducted at no additional cost to
or their staffs require prior concurrence from
the Government on a noninterference basis with the Chief of Legislative Affairs.
operations and training unless a waiver is granted
by the approving authority. (2) Retiring members of Congress and retiring
congressional staff members may be flown on
k. Orientation flights may not include those flights orientation flights aboard military aircraft
where a record attempt is made, a first flight is only upon the written approval of the Assis-
made on an aircraft just accepted into the inven- tant Secretary of Defense for Legislative
tory, a first flight over an isolated geographical Affairs.
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(3) Public affairs orientation flights or orienta- (4) COMNAVAIRSYSCOM for flights in air-
tion flights for public figures where the craft under NAVAIRSYSCOM controlling
resulting presentation or publicity will custody and those aircraft that have been
receive national or international distribu- ordered but not accepted by the Navy from a
tion or interest require prior concurrence manufacturer.
from the Chief of Information (except
flights approved in paragraph 3.2.5.b (5)).
(5) CNATRA for all news media personnel to be
(4) Orientation flights for U.S. Ambassadors or given orientation flights by the U.S. Navy
their senior deputies within overseas theaters
Flight Demonstration Squadron (Blue
must be approved by the theater unified or
Angels).
component commander.
(5) Authority is delineated in OPNAVINST
(6) CNATRA orientation flights for contract
4630.25 concerning specific procedures for
flight instructors, faculty members, NROTC
approval of flights requested for diverse
groups such as ROTC students, NJROTC students, and non-NROTC senior college
students, Explorer Scouting Program Senior students participating in the NROTC Aviation
Explorers and leaders, and the Civil Air Indoctrination Program.
Patrol. Any flights so approved shall be
subject to the provisions of paragraphs 3.2.3 (7) Appropriate COMFAIR of flag rank; CNA-
and 3.2.4. TRA; MARFORLANT; MARFORPAC; CG
b. To expedite action and simplify procedures for FOURTH MAW; COMNAVAIRES; and their
approving certain routine flights, further delega- seniors in the chain of command for FAA air
tions of approval authority are contained in traffic control specialists and FAA examiners.
subparagraphs (1) through (9). CNATRA may delegate to reporting custo-
(1) Reporting custodians or higher authority for dians the authority to approve requests for
military personnel on active duty or on active FAA examiner personnel to fly on local
duty for training only for orientation flights in flights when engaged in the evaluation or
aircraft not equipped with ejection seats examination of Naval Air Training Command
and/or personal oxygen systems (excluding (NATRACOM) military personnel.
emergency oxygen systems).
(2) Type-Wing Commander/Carrier Air Wing (8) CNATRA or TYCOM for influential persons
Commander/CMC (AVN) for active duty who have potential to directly influence local
personnel as recognition for superior perfor- recruiting efforts. Commander, Navy Recruit-
mance in aircraft equipped with ejection seats ing Command shall coordinate with appropriate
and/or personal oxygen systems. These authority for approval. A copy of approval
flights shall not involve shipboard catapult
letters shall be forwarded to COMNAVAIR-
launch and/or arrested landing. Commanders
FOR (N32), COMNAVEDTRACOM (00P),
listed in paragraph 3.2.5 retain NASTP
requirements approval and waiver authority. CNATRA (N-33), and COMNAVSAFECEN
(Code 11). Flights in high performance aircraft
(3) Reporting custodian or higher authority for are not authorized.
Federal employees, government officials, or
civilian contractors for the purposes of famil-
iarization of a base complex or operating area (9) Task force commanders of flag rank within
in aircraft not equipped with ejection seats the numbered fleets or the fleet commander
and/or personal oxygen systems (excluding for foreign military personnel authorized
emergency oxygen systems). under paragraph 3.2.2.h.
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3.3 FLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS AND excessively low altitudes or with undue close
STATIC EXHIBITS interval between aircraft). Care shall be exercised
in planning and conducting the demonstration to
3.3.1 Naval Aircraft Participation. Participa- provide maximum safety to personnel and prop-
tion of naval aircraft, other than the scheduled appear- erty in event of mishap. Any ordnance delivery or
ance of the flight demonstration squadron, in any expenditure in connection with a demonstration
airborne display is not encouraged and should only be ashore for nonmilitary personnel shall receive
approved in the most exceptional and carefully consid- prior specific approval from the type commander
ered situations (e.g., occasional flights at unique concerned.
aviation related events and station open houses; how-
ever, does not include routine changes of command, c. Coordination shall be achieved with air traffic
sporting events, etc.). Static displays by naval aircraft control authorities exercising jurisdiction over the
at aviation events are encouraged within the limits of affected airspace.
available resources. The approving command shall
ensure that a safe, professional and appropriate event is d. When deciding whether to allow public access to
conducted weighing the risks against the benefits of any naval equipment, any probability of risk must be
airborne demonstration (to include demonstration para- considered. Any doubt shall be resolved by
chute jumps). Approval authorities are required to limiting or denying public access and strictly
ensure event coordinators obtain necessary FAA/ICAO enforcing the decision once it has been made.
waivers in a timely manner. SECNAVINST 5720.44
further discusses participation of naval aircraft at public e. Personnel assigned to aircraft static displays shall
and private gatherings. be selected for their maturity, appearance,
personality, demonstrated soundness of judg-
3.3.2 Approval Authority. The CMC, ment, and knowledge of equipment. Command-
COMLANTFLT, COMPACFLT, COMUSNAVEUR, ing officers shall ensure that the pilot in command
COMUSNAVCENT, COMUSNAVSO, COMNAV- is particularly sensitive to any hazards that the
AIRSYSCOM, COMNAVAIRFOR, COMNAVED- aircraft might present to an uninformed spectator.
TRACOM, and COMNAVRESFOR may authorize
flight demonstrations sponsored by respective subordi- f. The aircrew of an aircraft used for static display
nate commands and activities. Their authority may be shall be in attendance at the aircraft and dressed in
delegated to numbered fleet, type, and Echelon 3 appropriate flight clothing at all times the public
commanders. has access to the aircraft. They shall take precau-
tions to prevent damage to aircraft and ensure
3.3.3 Regulations. The following regulations public is safeguarded from aircraft hazards.
apply to participation in flight demonstrations and
static displays: g. The public shall be denied access to the interior of
all aircraft employing ejection seats or other
a. Flight personnel assigned to participate in flight installed pyrotechnic devices that could cause
demonstrations should be those with the maxi- injury.
mum training and experience. No pilot shall be
permitted to participate who has not currently h. Ancillary equipment (workstands, etc.) must be in
demonstrated to the commanding officers satis- good condition and suitable for the purpose for
faction complete familiarity with the flight char- which use is intended. If in the case of workstands
acteristics by performing with precision and or platforms, sufficient aircrew or other compe-
safety all maneuvers to be demonstrated. tent supervisory personnel are not available to
control spectator loading to safe limits, then
b. No extra hazardous or unusual maneuvers shall be access shall not be permitted.
planned or permitted at the demonstration.
Routine maneuvers shall not be conducted in a i. Aircraft selected for static display shall be clean,
manner that could make them hazardous (i.e., at well painted, and prepared for public inspection.
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3.3.4 Exception. The U.S. Navy Flight Demon- early warning (AEW), barriers, etc.). They shall be
stration Squadron, which is specially trained for such guided by the requirements of this instruction where
flight exhibitions, is not bound by paragraph 3.3, but applicable and by appropriate NATOPS manuals.
will be employed in accordance with the instructions of Flight personnel meeting those requirements may be
CNATRA and the on-scene commander in each considered qualified in model and phase and are eligible
instance. for designation as pilot in command, mission com-
mander, or formation leader for a specific mission.
3.3.5 NATO Flight Demonstrations. Flight
demonstrations (including parachutists) involving air- 3.5.1 Pilot in Command. Pilot in command refers
craft of more than one NATO nation shall be conducted to the pilot of an individual aircraft. The pilot in
in accordance with NATO Standardization Agreement command is responsible for the safe, orderly flight of
(STANAG) 3533, Safety Rules for Flying Displays. the aircraft and well-being of the crew. The pilot in
command may also be the mission commander or
formation leader when so designated. Pilot in command
3.3.6 NATO Live Weapons Demonstrations.
should not be confused with the various qualifications
For NATO standardization and safety purposes, the
defined in Chapter 12. If there is no NATOPS manual
rules and procedures for the planning and conduct of
for a particular model aircraft or if an existing manual
live air weapons demonstrations as specified in NATO
fails to set forth specific initial qualifications and
STANAG 3564FS, Rules for Live Weapons Demon-
currency requirements, a pilot shall not be designated as
strations, shall be adhered to when the nation is either
pilot in command unless the pilot has made at least two
the operator of the weapon system or is responsible for
takeoffs and landings and logged 5 hours of pilot time
the range on which the demonstration is being held.
in the same model aircraft within the preceding 90 days.
Also, lacking NATOPS guidance for a specific aircraft,
3.4 EMPLOYMENT OF NAVAL AVIATORS 10 hours first pilot time in model is required for initial
BY CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS qualification. Pilots meeting the criteria may be consid-
ered qualified in model and phase and are then eligible
Civilian contractors to the Federal Government for designation as pilot in command. In the absence of
cannot legally employ a naval officer on the active list direct orders from higher authority cognizant of the
to give flight demonstrations of aircraft intended for the mission, responsibility for starting or continuing a
United States Government. mission with respect to weather or any other condition
affecting the safety of the aircraft rests with the pilot in
3.5 COMMAND command. The authority and responsibility of the pilot
in command shall not be transferred during flight. It
A naval aircraft or formation of naval aircraft shall shall not be transferred to another individual except as
be flown under the command of a pilot in command, required by emergency, operational necessity, or as
mission commander, or formation leader, as appropri- directed by the commanding officer of the unit to which
ate, and so designated by the reporting custodian or the aircraft is attached. The authority and responsibility
higher authority. The status of each individual partici- of a pilot in command is independent of rank or
pating in the mission or formation shall be clearly seniority in relation to other persons participating in the
briefed and understood prior to takeoff and must be mission or flight except for the following.
indicated as required by DOD FLIP General Planning.
When a flight schedule is published, the pilot in 3.5.1.1 Officer in Tactical Command
command, mission commander, or formation leader Embarked. Wing, group, or squadron commander,
shall be specifically designated for each aircraft or if embarked on a mission involving aircraft of their
formation, as appropriate. Reporting custodians shall command, retains full authority and responsibility
establish minimum requirements of initial qualification regarding command, including the mission in which
and requalifications for each model aircraft in their participating.
custody and for each flight phase and/or mission normal
to the aircraft models (i.e., day solo, night solo, 3.5.1.2 Flag or General Officer Embarked. The
functional check, FCLP, air combat maneuvers (ACM), pilot in command of an aircraft with a flag or general
night combat air patrol (CAP), intercepts, airborne officer eligible for command at sea or in the field
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embarked as a passenger shall be subject to the orders commander may exercise command over single naval
of such flag or general officer in accordance with U.S. aircraft or formations of naval aircraft. The mission
Navy Regulations. When such an embarked passenger commander shall be responsible for all phases of the
exercises authority to command the aircraft, that assigned mission except those aspects of safety of flight
passenger thereby assumes full responsibility for the that are related to the physical control of the aircraft and
safe and orderly conduct of the flight. The embarked fall within the prerogatives of the pilot in command.
passenger shall give due consideration to the judgment Mission commander qualifications shall be outlined in
of the pilot in command regarding items of flight safety appropriate NATOPS manuals. The mission com-
such as hazardous weather and aircraft/crew limita- mander shall direct a coordinated plan of action and be
tions. Flying rule violations, accident reports, and any responsible for effectiveness of the mission.
other actions arising out of the flight will be referred to
the embarked passenger as the responsible commander 3.5.4 Instructors. In those aviation commands
of the aircraft. where training is conducted, the commanding officer is
authorized to designate highly qualified naval aviators and
Note NFOs as instructors. Instructor duties shall be specifically
delineated by the unit commanding officer (CO) in formal
The provisions of paragraphs 3.5.1.1 and directives. The instructor will be charged with authority
3.5.1.2 shall not be used to circumvent and responsibility to provide appropriate direction to
normal NATOPS qualification procedures if students (naval aviation or NFO) to ensure safe and
the officer desires to physically pilot the successful completion of each training mission. The exact
aircraft. Flights that require a NATOPS- function, authority, and responsibility of the individual
qualified crew shall not be physically piloted flight instructor are dependent upon the training mission
by any individual not so qualified; however, and the crew assigned as issued in approved training
the flight may be directed by an officer in syllabuses. On those training missions where a pilot under
tactical command embarked who is not instruction is the pilot in command, instructor guidance
NATOPS qualified. shall be advisory in nature and under no circumstance
shall pilots in command be relieved of their authority and
3.5.1.3 Flight Control Station. The pilot in com- responsibility as outlined in paragraph 3.5.1. Termination
mand shall occupy a flight control station during critical of the training or evaluation portions of the flight for
phases of flight (i.e., takeoff, landing, formation flight, reasons of safety, unsatisfactory performance, or material
functional checkflight (FCF), degraded aircraft perfor- discrepancy shall be the instructor’s prerogative.
mance regimes, etc.). During an Instructor Under
Training (IUT) flight in a multi-piloted aircraft, the pilot 3.6 AIRCREW COORDINATION/CREW
in command or a qualified IUT Instructor pilot shall RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
occupy one of the flight control stations during critical
phases of flight, provided the pilot in command remains The objective of the Aircrew Coordination Training
in the flight station. (ACT)/Crew Resource Management (CRM) Program is
to integrate the instruction of specifically defined behav-
3.5.2 Formation Leader. A formation of two or ioral skills throughout Navy and Marine Corps aviation
more naval aircraft shall be under the direction of a training, and to integrate the effective application of these
formation leader who is authorized to pilot naval behavioral skills into operational aviation procedures
aircraft. The formation leader may also be the mission wherever appropriate. ACT will increase mission effec-
commander when so designated. The status of each tiveness, minimize crew preventable error, maximize
member of the formation shall be clearly briefed and aircrew coordination, and optimize risk management.
understood prior to takeoff. The formation leader is Commanders shall ensure that all personnel
responsible for the safe and orderly conduct of the whose duties involve flying as an aircrew member in
formation. naval aircraft receive ACT. ACT shall be conducted
annually, including an academic portion and a
3.5.3 Mission Commander. The mission com- flight/simulator evaluation. Annual recurrency train-
mander shall be a properly qualified naval aviator or ing shall be recorded in the NATOPS jacket in
NFO designated by appropriate authority. The mission accordance with OPNAVINST 1542.7.
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3.6.1 Critical Behavioral Skills. The critical (2) Functional Leadership — Leadership by
behavioral skills that form the basis of ACT are: knowledge or expertise. Functional leader-
ship is temporary and allows the most quali-
a. Decision making. The ability to choose a course fied individual to take charge of the situation.
of action using logical and sound judgment based
f. Adaptability/Flexibility. The ability to alter a
on available information. Effective decision mak-
course of action based on new information,
ing requires:
maintain constructive behavior under pressure,
and adapt to internal and external environmental
(1) Assessing the situation
changes. The success of a mission depends upon
the crew’s ability to alter behavior and dynami-
(2) Verifying information
cally manage crew resources to meet situational
demands.
(3) Identifying solutions
g. Situational Awareness. The degree of accuracy by
(4) Anticipating decision consequences which ones perception of the current environment
mirrors reality. Maintaining a high level of
(5) Making the decision situational awareness will better prepare crews to
respond to unexpected situations.
(6) Telling others of the decision and rationale
3.6.2 Ineffective ACT/CRM. Ineffective ACT/
(7) Evaluating the decision. CRM can result in one or more of the following:
b. Assertiveness. An individual’s willingness to a. Loss of Aircraft/Aircrew

actively participate, state, and maintain a position, b. Flight/Ground Mishap
until convinced by the facts that other options are
better. Assertiveness is respectful and profes- c. Violation of FAR 91
sional, used to resolve problems appropriately,
and to improve mission effectiveness and safety. d. Violation of NATOPS/flight minimums
e. Violation of SOP
c. Mission Analysis. The ability to develop short-
term, long-term, and contingency plans and to f. Poor Mission Effectiveness and Accomplishment
coordinate, allocate, and monitor crew and air-
craft resources. Effective planning leads to flight g. Degradation of Unit Readiness.
conduct that removes uncertainty, increases mis-
3.6.3 Effective ACT/CRM Training. Optimal
sion effectiveness, and enhances safety.
ACT/CRM training is integrated, research-based, and
skill-oriented, incorporating the Information, Demon-
d. Communication. The ability to clearly and accu-
stration, Practice, and Feedback Instructional
rately send and acknowledge information,
Methodology. The success or failure of Crew Resource
instructions, or commands, and provide useful
Management rests ultimately with each individual
feedback. Effective communication is vital to performing duties as an aircrew member in naval
ensure that all crewmembers understand aircraft
aircraft. Naval Aircrew shall exhibit thorough knowl-
and mission status.
edge of self, aircraft, team, environment, the seven
critical skills, and risk to employ sound and logical
e. Leadership. The ability to direct and coordinate judgement in the prevention of human errors. More
the activities of other crewmembers or wingmen,
information is available through the U.S. Navy ACT/
and to encourage the crew to work together as a
CRM website at www.act.navy.mil.
team. There are two types of leadership:
3.7 OPERATIONAL-RISK MANAGEMENT
(1) Designated Leadership — Leadership by
authority, crew position, rank, or title. This is Operational-Risk Management (ORM) is a system-
the normal mode of leadership. atic, decision making process used to identify and
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manage hazards that endanger naval resources. ORM is 3.7.2 Enhancing ORM. To enhance ORM aware-
a tool used to make informed decisions by providing the ness and standardization, the NATOPS model manager
best baseline of knowledge and experience available. Its shall incorporate risk management concepts and word-
purpose is to increase operational readiness by antici- ing into crew coordination and flight planning sections
pating hazards and reducing the potential for loss, of the individual aircraft NATOPS manuals.
thereby increasing the probability for success to gain
the competitive advantage in combat. ORM is not just 3.8 FUNCTIONAL CHECKFLIGHTS
related to naval aviation; it applies across the warfight-
ing spectrum. The requirements for functional checkflights are
stated in OPNAVINST 4790.2. Commanding officers
3.7.1 ORM Process Description shall ensure compliance with the following.
a. ORM employs a five-step process: 3.8.1 Crew Composition. Functional check-

flights shall be conducted with the minimum crew
required for safe flight. All flight personnel shall be
(1) Identify hazards
fully qualified in accordance with this instruction and
the applicable NATOPS manual. Appropriate mainte-
(2) Assess hazards
nance quality assurance and project specialist personnel
required to accomplish the functional check may be
(3) Make risk decisions
utilized, provided they meet minimum aviation physi-
ology and water survival training requirements. Passen-
(4) Implement controls gers shall not be carried. The pilot in command shall be
designated in writing by the commanding officer as a
(5) Supervise. functional check pilot for either a full-system check or
the partial system(s) to be checked.
b. The ORM process is utilized on three levels based
upon time and assets available. 3.8.2 Weather Criteria. Functional checkflights
should be conducted during daylight hours within the
(1) Time-critical: A quick mental review of the local flying area in VMC. If necessary to accomplish the
five-step process when time does not allow assigned mission, unit commanders may authorize
for any more (i.e., in-flight mission/situation checkflights under conditions other than the above if in
changes). their opinion the flight can be conducted with an
acceptable margin of safety under the existing condi-
(2) Deliberate: Experience and brain storming are tions. The authority shall not be delegated. Those
used to identify hazards and is best done in portions of the flights that are considered critical shall
groups (i.e. aircraft moves, fly on/off). be conducted in the vicinity of a suitable landing area.
(3) In-depth: More substantial tools are used to 3.9 REPORTING AND RECORDING OF
thoroughly study the hazards and their associ- DEVIATIONS AND VIOLATIONS OF
ated risk in complex operations (i.e., Weapons FLYING REGULATIONS AND MISHAP
Det). INFORMATION
c. The ORM process is guided by the four principles: This section details the procedures for alleged
violations of service or Federal flying regulations.
(1) Accept risk when benefits outweigh the costs Generally, commanders or commanding officers will
receive notification of an alleged deviation by a member
(2) Accept no unnecessary risk of their command via a copy of FAA 8020-11, Federal
Aviation Administration Incident Report. Paragraph
(3) Anticipate and manage risk by planning 3.9.6 delineates the responsibility of the command for
flight incidents. Reports of alleged violations received
(4) Make risk decisions at the right level. from the Federal Aviation Administration will be
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forwarded to CNO (N785F) and will be processed as a b. Any action taken, pending, or recommended.
major infraction. Major infractions are those that have
general public, Congressional, or service interest (i.e., Note
any infraction that cannot be resolved administratively The authority to issue a flight violation lies
at the command level). solely with the Chief of Naval Operations.
3.9.1 Reports of Investigations of Violations 3.9.1.5 Forwarding of Report. With the excep-
of Flying Regulations tion of alleged air defense identification zone (ADIZ)
violations, reports regarding naval personnel shall be
3.9.1.1 Responsibility. An alleged violation of forwarded to CNO (N785F) via the chain of command.
flying regulations falls within the purview of U.S. Navy Alleged flight violations involving USMC personnel
regulations. The responsibility to conduct the investiga- shall be forwarded through CMC (ASM) prior to final
tion into an alleged flight violation belongs to the processing by CNO (N787F). Each endorser shall
immediate superior in the chain of command of the indicate concurrence/non-concurrence with the com-
individual involved. However, activities whose base manding officers report. Under no circumstances shall
facilities and/or aircraft are used by pilots not attached a report of investigation be released to any agency
to those activities are responsible for conducting the outside the Navy without prior approval of CNO (N78).
investigation and for notifying the commanding officer Direct communication with commands
of the individual involved. (activities/agencies) outside the naval service in
connection with violations shall be limited to that
authorized in the basic instruction.
3.9.1.2 Procedures. Investigation and reporting
procedures shall be in JAGMAN format using the
3.9.1.6 Time Limits on Action of Each Report
guidelines and rules contained in JAGINST 5800.7,
Manual of the Judge Advocate General. Each fact must of Investigation
be supported by testimony, documentary, or real
a. To expedite action on a report of an investigation
evidence. Statements of the pilots concerned should be
of an alleged violation, investigation by military
included along with maintenance action forms, flight
agencies are limited as follows:
schedules, and other documentary evidence. The report
of violation of flying regulations is administrative in (1) By the investigating unit — within 14 duty
nature, and statements taken thereunder may not be the days from time of receipt.
basis of subsequent legal or disciplinary proceedings
unless the provisions of Uniform Code of Military (2) By each intermediate command — within 7
Justice (UCMJ) Article 31 have been observed. duty days from time of receipt.
3.9.1.3 Intent. Lack of intent does not in itself b. Each report will reach the appropriate final
constitute absence of culpability. One can be so grossly addressee within 60 days except in the following
negligent as to equate omission with commission. The cases:
question is whether the pilot in command or the
formation leader could reasonably have been expected (1) When a commander cannot complete an
to avoid the violation. investigation within the above time schedule,
the commander will notify the final addressee
of the reason for the delay and give an estimate
3.9.1.4 Content of Report. In making a report of of when the investigation will be forwarded.
an alleged violation of flying regulations, the com-
manding officer shall state a conclusion as to whether (2) When Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Board
the alleged violation actually occurred, and if so: (FNAEB) or Field Flight Performance Board
(FFPB) proceedings are involved, the com-
a. A conclusion as to whether or not the pilot in mander will be governed by current regula-
command was culpable in the light of pilot tions (NAVMILPERSMAN ART. 3410300)
responsibilities and any mitigating or extenuating or Marine Corps Order 1000.6 (ACTS)
circumstances that may have existed. Manual as appropriate. Inform CNO (N785).
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A FNAEB or FFPB does not relieve the 3.9.4 Alleged Air Defense Identification Zone
command of the requirement to conduct a Violations. Commanders receiving a report of an
JAGMAN investigation. alleged ADIZ violation will investigate the report
promptly. Results of such an investigation will be
(3) When a commander takes UCMJ action as a forwarded to the immediate superior. Reports shall
result of a flying violation, the commander contain the following:
will promptly forward the report of investiga-
tion and inform the final addressee of any a. Conclusions
pending action. An officer who exercises
general court-martial jurisdiction will inform b. The action(s) taken or recommended to prevent a
the final addressee of the final appellate action recurrence
taken in each general and special court-mar-
tial case involving a violation of flying c. The nature of any disciplinary action taken.
regulations.
3.9.5 Flight Personnel Training/Qualification
c. The final addressee for flight violation processing Jacket Entry/Aviators Flight Log Book
is CNO (N785F). Entry. An entry of a violation into Flight Personnel
Training/ Qualification Jacket and Aviators Flight Log
Book will be made at the sole direction of CNO and will
3.9.2 FAA Reports and Cooperation. When
be made in accordance with paragraph 10.5.2 and
requested to do so by FAA, commands:
Appendix A. Care shall be exercised to avoid the use of
information from aircraft mishap board members,
a. Shall not release the names of the aircrew; names mishap reports, and endorsements, including the COM-
are to be released only by CNO. NAVSAFECEN endorsement, as a basis for the entries.
b. May furnish only factual information (excluding 3.9.6 Incident Reports

aircrew names) that would normally be available
to air traffic facilities; this response shall not a. Pilots in command and local commanders will
contain any conjectures, assumptions, or hearsay. ensure that deviations from ATC clearances and
instructions, which result because of emergency
Note or operational necessity, are reported to FAA
Each command shall ensure that all attached/ immediately. Refer to FAR, Part 91 Sections 91.3
assigned aircrew and air operations person- and 91.123.
nel understand that:
b. Incident reports (FAA 8020-11) are sent from
FAA to the Department of the Navy Representa-
(1) They may make oral or written state-
tives (NAVREPs). The NAVREPs shall forward
ments to FAA personnel, but that such
the reports to the appropriate commands for
a statement is voluntary and may be
information.
used against the individual making the
statement. c. Subsequent FAA investigation of flight incidents
may reveal that the deviation involved a violation
(2) Reports required by Part 91 of the FARs of the FARs. If a violation is found, the incident
are mandatory; they are not included in is further processed as an alleged flight violation
the foregoing policy. and FAAs investigation is sent to CNO ((N785F)
for processing in accordance with paragraph
3.9.3 Applicability of Flying Regulations 3.9.1. Because of the lengthy FAA investigative
Other Than Naval. Pilots flying naval aircraft are process, as much as a 1-year delay may occur
responsible for compliance with flying regulations of before the responsible naval commands receive
other agencies, military or civil, only to the extent notification of an alleged flight violation. Because
specifically provided by OPNAV directives (see para- of such delays, commands are advised to make
graphs 1.2.4 and 1.2.5). and retain statements concerning incidents in the
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event the incidents are subsequently processed as performed (refer to paragraph 3.1.2). Is there a
flight violations. personal event such as a wedding, family reunion,
graduation, etc. that a member of the flight is
3.10 CROSS-COUNTRY PLANNING trying to attend? Is it in the hometown of anyone
on the aircraft or a destination that has been
3.10.1 Cross-Country Flight. A cross-country repeatedly flown to by the aircrew?
flight is any flight that either does not remain in the local
flying area or remains in the local flying area and h. Has the aircrew thoroughly planned all aspects of
terminates at a facility other than an active military the flight? Are they qualified and properly
facility. This includes out and ins. Commanding designated to conduct the flight?
officers must ensure that these flights contribute to the
mission of the command and the naval service, achieve i. Is proper security for the aircraft adequate at the
training requirements, and can be completed safely. intended destination? The alternate?
Commanders/commanding officers shall ensure a thor-
ough risk assessment has been conducted for the j. Does the flight meet squadron, wing, and
proposed cross-country flight. The following preflight TYCOM directives?
planning checklist provides additional factors which
should be considered by the approving authority. These k. Have adequate maintenance precautions been
risk considerations are not intended to impose unneces- planned to ensure proper servicing and mainte-
sary restrictions on those flights that are deemed nance of the aircraft is performed?
necessary for the training and experience of aviators/
aircrew or those evolutions which contribute to the 3.10.2 Risk Assessment. The above checklist is
missions of the naval service. derived from policy guidance contained in other
sections of this manual. This list is not all-inclusive,
a. Does the cross-country flight achieve training since it does not cover unique risk factors determined by
objectives as established in a training syllabus or squadron mission, employment, operating environ-
training/readiness matrix? ment, geographical location, aircraft type, model,
series, and aircrew personal factors. However, it should
b. Does the flight contribute to the mission of the provide a starting point for conducting a thorough risk
command or the naval service? assessment of each intended flight. The commanding
officers written authorization and the signature of the
c. Could this flight be perceived by the public as not pilot in command on the flight plan indicate that a
in the best interest of the U.S. Government? thorough risk assessment has been conducted.
d. If the flight is exclusively for the transportation of 3.10.3 Implementation. This guidance is not
the aircrew, is the purpose to meet operational intended to reduce the frequency and/or value of a
commitments? If so, is alternate transportation, unique and productive training opportunity, nor is it
commercial or military, readily available? More intended as a substitute for thorough planning, sound
economical? airmanship, and good headwork. Type, wing, and
squadron commanders shall ensure appropriate
e. Is this flight planned exclusively for the conve- procedures are in place for consistent implementation
nience and/or to enhance the prestige of the and monitoring of full compliance with this guidance.
officers concerned?
f. Is there a major sporting or civic event scheduled 3.11 TERMINAL INSTRUMENT

at the destination? Cross-country flights are not PROCEDURES
authorized to these destinations.
3.11.1 General. Except when this requirement is
g. Is the cross-country destination the home town of waived for a flight in support of a nonstandard
any of the crewmembers? A flight to ones home operation, aircrews flying passenger and/or troop-car-
town is legal, provided repeated flights are not rying aircraft shall not fly an instrument approach that
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has not been validated as safe and accurate by an U.S. the type commander to Naval Flight Information Group
Agency in accordance with: (NAVFIG) for publication. The justification will
include a statement indicating that the procedure is
a. U.S. TERPS — FAA Order 8260.3 (OPNA- needed to support an operational or contingency
VINST 3722.16 (NOTAL)) requirement and the expected annual usage of the
procedure. NAVFIG address is contained in DOD FLIP
b. ICAO Procedures for Air Navigation Services- General Planning, Chapter 11.
Aircraft Operations PANS-OPS or
All FAA-approved civil instrument departures and
c. NATO criterion for the preparation of an instru- arrivals for the U.S. are published through NOS. They
ment approach that has been validated to be safe are not published in the DOD FLIP.
and accurate by another U.S. Government (USG)
service in accordance with these standards, cate-
3.11.3 Other Than U.S. Airports. Activities or
gorizes the procedure as a U.S. Government
commands having a requirement for terminal instrument
procedure and constitutes authority for use of the
procedures to airports in areas other than the U.S. that are
procedure by the other service.
not publicized in DOD FLIP, not validated by NAVFIG
or by other service components as conforming to U.S.
3.11.1.1 Nonstandard Operation. A non-stan-
TERPS, ICAO (PANS-OPS) or NATO (APATC-1), shall
dard operation is defined as when an urgent requirement
coordinate requirements with NAVFIG [Washington
exists to fly a short-notice mission in support of a
Navy Yard, DSN 285-3473, Comm (202) 433-3473] and
humanitarian, contingency, MEDEVAC, special access
appropriate type commander. The request shall be
or state department requirement. Commanders (0-8 or
forwarded with justification to NAVFIG, designating the
above) exercising Operational Control (OPCON) of
specific host government procedure desired and indicat-
aircraft operating in support of nonstandard operations
ing type commander concurrence. Approach under
are responsible for mission risk assessment and there-
consideration must be approved to U.S. standards (i.e.,
fore may waive the requirement for a TERPS review of
proper obstacle clearance, etc.).
a Non-USG instrument procedure. If aircraft and
aircrew are chopped to a Joint Task Force (JTF) and a
waiver is required, the JTF Commander shall request 3.11.4 Conformance to TERPs. NAVFIG is the
the waiver, and if operationally feasible, the com- only Naval Authority authorized to validate instrument
mander issuing the waiver shall consult with the approaches and shall evaluate all such requests, review
appropriate service component before granting the procedures (other than those approved by the FAA) for
waiver. When a waiver is issued, the Commander conformance with TERPs, and arrange for publication
issuing the waiver shall immediately notify the of the procedure in the appropriate FLIP. Instrument
National Military Command Center’s On-Duty Deputy approach minimums published in FLIP shall be those
Director for Operations (DDO) DSN 225-0098 or specified by TERPs criteria application or the host
COMM 703-695-0098, of the extent of the waiver and government minimums, whichever are higher.
provide, at a minimum, the mission identification, the
time and date the waiver was granted, and the 3.11.5 Annual Revalidation. In order that FLIP
circumstances that precipitated the decision. terminal publications contain only those procedures for
which an operational or contingency requirement
3.11.2 U.S. Civil Airports. Activities or com- exists, originating activities shall annually revalidate
mands having a requirement for instrument procedures their requirement for procedures published pursuant to
to civil airports in the U.S. that are not published in the this paragraph. This will be accomplished by direct
DOD FLIP Terminal Procedures shall submit a request coordination between the establishing activity or com-
for the procedure(s) desired, with justification, through mand and NAVFIG.
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CHAPTER 4
Flight Authorization,
Planning, and Approval
4.1 FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION 4.1.3 Flightcrew Requirements. Prior to autho-
rizing flight in naval aircraft, commanders shall ensure
4.1.1 Authority. Naval aircraft shall not be flown that the person designated as pilot in command is in all
by any person unless authorized by the reporting respects qualified for flight in model and that minimum
custodian or other commander exercising operational flightcrew requirements are met.
control over the aircraft concerned. All flights shall be
in the national interest with fleet readiness receiving the 4.2 MINIMUM FLIGHTCREW
highest priority. Efficient utilization of aircraft and REQUIREMENTS
available funds is the responsibility of the reporting
custodian.
The minimum flightcrew requirements for naval
aircraft are set forth in the applicable NATOPS manual
4.1.2 Documentation. Authorization for a flight for individual aircraft models. CNATRA may modify
shall be documented by a published flight schedule or such requirements and the requirements set forth below
other similar directive signed by COs or their delegated as necessary for training purposes.
authority. As a minimum, the document shall contain
the following elements:
4.2.1 Aircraft Commander Requirement. An
aircraft commander (paragraph 12.2.2.3) shall be
a. Names and flight function of all flight personnel
designated for the following multipiloted aircraft
b. Designation of the pilot in command, mission missions:
commander, and/or formation leader as appropriate
a. Operational/tactical missions
c. Chain of command for formation flights in the
event of an abort by the designated flight leader b. Administrative missions in helicopters/tilt-rotors
d. Aircraft model assigned c. Training flights, except those that are within the
capabilities of pilots of lower classification and
e. Total mission or requirement code which, in the opinion of the commanding officer,
are best suited to teach such pilots self-reliance
f. Point of departure, destination, and en route and command responsibility
stopover points
g. Date and estimated time of departure (ETD) d. Flights in which the transport of passengers is
involved.
h. Estimated time en route (ETE) or estimated time
of arrival (ETA). 4.2.2 Insufficient NATOPS Guidance. Where
individual NATOPS manual guidance is lacking, the
Note minimum flightcrew requirements for multipiloted
For missions such as strip alert, SAR alert, aircraft are as follows:
etc., the words as directed or to be assigned
(TBA) may be entered for ETD and ETE/ a. A pilot in command possessing a valid instrument
ETA. rating designated in accordance with paragraph 3.5.
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b. A copilot qualified to perform all the assist commander (when there is one designated) shall
functions required for the flight conditions and conduct a risk assessment prior to the flight.
mission. If passengers are embarked, the copilot
shall be qualified in model. 4.4 AUTHORIZED AIRFIELDS
c. Other flightcrew necessary for the safe conduct of

4.4.1 Aircraft Operations
the flight.
4.2.3 Helicopters Not Requiring a 4.4.1.1 General. The intent of this section is to
Copilot. For helicopters that are configured with encourage the use of military airfields by Navy and
either dual or single-flight controls but do not require a Marine Corps aircraft unless a requirement exists to use
copilot, the minimum crew requirements will be a civil airfield. Pilots shall not be cleared for airfields
specified in the appropriate NATOPS manual. If a other than those listed in the DOD Flip En Route
lookout is required, the lookout will be capable of Supplement unless such flights are necessary for the
performing internal communication and all assist accomplishment of a mission assigned by higher
functions required for the mission. The designation of authority. The pilot in command is responsible for
the pilot in command shall be pilot qualified in model ensuring that airfield facilities, servicing, and security
(PQM). are adequate for the type of aircraft involved.
4.2.4 Use of Lookouts. Use of a qualified lookout 4.4.1.2 Exceptions. All naval aircraft operating in
in lieu of a copilot for those aircraft specified in CONUS are prohibited from landing at or taking off
paragraph 4.2.3 shall be limited to flights conducted from civil airfields listed in the DOD FLIP Enroute
under VMC. Supplement. Exceptions to this prohibition are as
follows:
4.2.5 Rescue Helicopters Operating Over
Water. Any naval helicopter that is assigned the a. Civil airfields on which military units operate
primary mission to operate as a rescue vehicle over aircraft.
water shall have as a member of its crew one
aircrewman who is completely outfitted for water entry b. Flights requiring a weather alternate may use civil
as required in paragraph 8.2.1.2 and has completed an airfields when military airfields are not available.
approved CNO/CMC rescue swimmers school.
c. Flights that conduct official business at or near a
civil airfield. Written orders are not required.
Note
Where SAR/plane guard is briefed as a d. Flights required for procurement, acceptance,
primary mission, or when it becomes the modification, test, and delivery of aircraft. Ferry
primary mission, the rescue air crewman flights are included in this category to allow
shall be prepared for immediate water entry. necessary flexibility to accomplish the ferry
mission.
4.3 FLIGHT PLANNING
e. Flights necessary for the accomplishment of a
4.3.1 Preflight Planning. Before commencing a units mission, providing prior coordination has
flight, the pilot in command shall be familiar with all been effected with the civil airfield authorities and
available information appropriate to the intended the TYCOM has granted waivers to permit the use
operation. Such information should include but is not of the airfield.
limited to available weather reports and forecasts,
NOTAMs, fuel requirements, terminal instrument pro- f. Transport, turboprop training aircraft, patrol class
cedures (to include proper use of non-DOD aircraft, and helicopters.
approaches), alternatives available if the flight cannot
be completed as planned, and any anticipated traffic g. Civil airfields may be used for instrument-
delays. In addition, the pilot in command and mission approach and low-approach training.
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4.4.1.3 Closed Airfields. All naval aircraft are d. Flight is made by aircraft with limited range and
prohibited from taking off or landing at closed airfields purchase of aircraft fuel or oil from other than
except in the case of an emergency or under the military or contract (Government) sources is
following conditions. A takeoff and/or a landing may be necessary to complete the assigned mission.
conducted at a closed airfield when the tower and crash
crew are unmanned with the authorization of the 4.4.4 Flight Plans
commanding officer of the airfield concerned and with
the prior or concurrent approval of the aircrafts 4.4.4.1 General. A flight plan appropriate for the
reporting custodian. intended operation shall be submitted to the local air
traffic control facility for all flights of naval aircraft
except the following:
4.4.2 Helicopter, Tilt-Rotor, and VSTOL/ STOL
Landing Areas. Helicopter, tilt-rotor, and VSTOL/ a. Flights of operational necessity.
STOL aircraft are authorized to land at other than
airfield locations (such as fields, highways, and parks), b. Student training flights under the cognizance of
provided: CNATRA conducted within authorized training
areas. CNATRA shall institute measures to pro-
a. A military requirement exists for such landing. vide adequate flight following service.
b. Adequate safeguards are taken to permit safe 4.4.4.2 Forwarding Flight Plans to ARTCC/
landing and takeoff operations without hazard to Flight Service Station (FSS). Delivery of a
people or property. properly prepared flightplan form to duty personnel at
an established base operations office at the point of
c. There are no legal objections to landing at such departure assures that the appropriate ARTCC/FSS will
nonairfield sites. be furnished with:
a. Essential elements of the flight plan as initially

Note approved
COs are authorized to waive the provisions
in items a through c when dispatched b. A takeoff report.
helicopters, tilt-rotor, or VSTOL/STOL air-
craft is engaged in SAR operations. 4.4.4.3 No Communication Link. If no commu-
nication link exists between the point of departure and
the ARTCC/FSS, the pilot may relay the flight plan to
4.4.3 Fuel Purchase. Aircraft fuel and oil are
an appropriate FSS by commercial telephone. When
made available to military users through military,
unable to file in person or by telephone, the flight plan
Government contract, and commercial sources. There is
may be filed as soon as possible by radio after takeoff.
no economical justification for pilots to purchase
Flight in controlled airspace in IMC without ATC
fuel/oil from commercial sources. The cost of such fuel
clearance is prohibited. Filing by radio after takeoff is
is considerably higher than that purchased from either
not permitted when it will involve unauthorized IMC
military or contract sources. Navy and Marine Corps
flight. In any case, the pilot’s responsibility is not
flight personnel are not authorized to purchase aircraft
fulfilled until a completed flight plan and passenger
fuel/oil from other than military or contract sources
manifest have been deposited with the airport manager
except under the following circumstances:
or other suitable person.
a. Flight is classified as official business. 4.4.4.4 Direct User Access Terminal Service
(DUAT). DUAT is not intended to provide flight-plan
b. Flight is terminated as a result of a bona fide service to the military and, therefore, is not designed to
emergency. format the flight notification messages mandated for
the military user or for any aircraft filing to a military
c. Flight terminates at alternate airport in lieu of filed destination. DUAT shall not be used to file a flight plan
destination. to a military destination.
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4.4.4.5 Flight Plan Forms. The forms listed shall ensure that they do not conflict with
below are used to submit flight plans in the circum- policies and directives established by CNO.
stances indicated:
(5) When an abbreviated DD-175 is utilized,
a. The DD-175, military flight plan, completed in items 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 20, 21, 24,
accordance with FLIP General Planning, is used and 25 of the flight plan (see FLIP general
planning) shall be completed as a minimum.
for other than local flights originating from
For VFR flights within the local flying area,
airfields in the United States at which a military
the term “local” may be entered as route of
operations department is located (see FAR 91.153
flight (item 9). For day VFR and IFR flights
and 91.169 for mandatory items). A daily sched- that penetrate or operate within an ADIZ
ule containing an approved stereo (ARTCC (unless an authorized exception, see FLIP (En
computer stored)/canned flight plan code may be Route) IFR Supplement), the estimated time
used in lieu of a DD-175 for other than local and point of penetration(s) shall be entered in
flights provided the point of departure is a military the remarks (item 12).
facility and the stereo/canned flight plan con-
forms to agreements with the parent ARTCC.
c. An FAA flight plan, FAA 7233-1, may be filed in
lieu of a DD-175 at airfields in the United States
b. A daily schedule or abbreviated single-copy at which a military operations department is not
DD-175 may be authorized by the approval located.
authority for use when the flight will be conducted
within the established local flying area and d. An ICAO flight plan or military version thereof is
adjacent offshore operating/training areas pro- used when applicable for flights conducted in
vided that: international airspace in accordance with ICAO
rules and procedures. For flights that originate in
(1) Sufficient information relative to the flight is the United States and are conducted in accordance
included to satisfy the needs of the local with ICAO rules and procedures, it is not intended
ATC/FSS facility that guards the flight. that both an ICAO flight plan and DD-175 be
submitted. Base operations shall specify the form
desired in order that flight plan information may
(2) Facility operations maintain cognizance of each be passed to the appropriate ATC/FSS.
flight plan and are responsible for initiating any
overdue action or issuing in-flight advisory
e. The flight plan form specified by the local
messages as specified for handling point-to- authorities shall be used for flights originating at
point flight plan messages in accordance with points of departure outside the United States.
FAA 7110.10. Termination of local flights at
facilities other than the point of departure is
authorized only in those cases where local flight 4.4.4.6 Shore-to-Ship and Ship-to-Shore
plans may be closed out by direct station-to- Operations. For shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore
operations, the following procedures apply:
station communication.
(3) Completed flight schedules are retained in a. Prior to flight from a shore activity to a ship
operations files for 3 months. operating in offshore areas when a landing aboard
the ship is intended, the pilot in command shall
file a flight plan. For flights conducted in IMC, a
(4) The flight shall not be conducted in IMC DD-175 or daily flight schedule with approved
within controlled airspace except as jointly stereo (ARTCC computer stored)/canned flight
agreed to by the local naval command and the plan code shall be filed. Flights conducted under
responsible air traffic control agency. When VFR may use an abbreviated DD-175 or daily
making such agreements, naval commands schedule.
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b. Flight plans must be filed when flights originating e. Weight and balance must remain within limits
from offshore operating areas will penetrate (see paragraph 4.6.6).
controlled airspace or terminate at shore activi-
ties. Ships shall relay flight plans to appropriate f. A revised flight plan void time shall be filed with
ATC facilities in a timely manner and pilots shall Flight Service when appropriate.
confirm their flight plans with an appropriate ATC
facility ashore as soon as practicable. g. The pilot shall close out the balance of the original
flight plan if the flight is terminated at an
c. Timely handling of flight movement information intermediate base.
for each shore/ship operation is essential.
Note
d. Flight suspense for SAR purposes becomes the Stopover flights outside of the United States
responsibility of the destination activity after are governed by the procedures contained in
acknowledging receipt of a flight plan. the appropriate area FLIP (planning)
publication.
e. Procedures for flights penetrating or operating
4.4.5 Signing the Flight Plan
within a coastal or domestic ADIZ or defense
early warning identification zone (DEWIZ) are
prescribed in FLIP (En Route) IFR Supplements. 4.4.5.1 Pilot in Command/Formation Leader.
Except when a daily flight schedule is used in lieu of a
flight plan form, the pilots in command/formation
4.4.4.7 Stopover Flights Within the United leaders shall sign the flight plan for their flight. For
States. NAs are authorized to utilize one DD-175 to multipiloted aircraft, the pilot in command/formation
plan flights involving en route stops, subject to leader may choose to delegate this responsibility to a
compliance with the following procedures and NATOPS qualified pilot/NFO. Regardless, the pilot in
limitations: command/ formation leader is responsible for com-
pliance with items a through h.
a. The flight plan (DD-175) shall be prepared in
accordance with the applicable instructions con- a. The flight has been properly authorized.
tained in the DOD FLIP (planning).
b. Adequate flight planning data, including
b. NOTAM and weather briefing shall be obtained at NOTAM service, was available for complete and
point of origin for the entire route of flight. The accurate planning.
weather information entered on the DD-175-1 shall
clearly indicate the forecast weather (en route) for c. The flight will be conducted in accordance with
each leg of the flight, each destination, and each governing directives and adherence to criteria for
alternate (if required). Separate DD-175-1s may be fuel requirements and weather minimums.
utilized for each leg. Pilots shall periodically
determine that the intended route of flight remains d. Each pilot in a formation flight has received the
clear of aviation severe weather watch (WW) required weather briefing.
bulletins and that weather forecasts for each
e. The pilot in command/each pilot in a formation
successive intermediate destination (and alternates
flight possesses a valid instrument rating if any
when required) continue to satisfy the minimums
portion of the flight is to be conducted under IMC
established in paragraph 4.6.4 or 5.2 as applicable.
or in positive control areas or positive control
route segments.
c. No change shall be made in the pilot in command.
f. Passengers have been properly briefed and
d. A corrected manifest shall be left with a responsi- manifested.
ble person at each intermediate base at which a
change of passengers or crew occurs (see g. Proper weight and balance forms, if applicable,
paragraph 4.6.2). have been filed.
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h. The pilot in command acknowledges responsibil- agency available with whom a passenger manifest
ity for the safe and orderly conduct of the flight. could be deposited.
4.4.5.2 Daily Flight Schedule. A signature by

the reporting custodian or other appropriate authority 4.6.3 Weather Briefing
on the daily flight schedule, when used in lieu of a flight
plan form, signifies that preceding items a through h
4.6.3.1 General. Pilots are responsible for being
shall be assured prior to flight.
thoroughly familiar with weather conditions for the area
in which flight is contemplated. Where Naval
4.4.5.3 Flight Plan Approval. The pilots in com-
Meteorology and Oceanography Command (NMOC)
mand of a naval aircraft or formation leaders are
authorized to approve the flight plan for their proposed or United States Marine Corps Weather Services are
flight or modification thereof. locally available, a flight weather briefing shall be
obtained from a qualified meteorological forecaster.
4.5 FLIGHT PLAN MODIFICATION Weather briefings may be obtained in person, by
telephone, by facsimile, or by remote computer-based
Modification of a written flight plan shall be weather briefing system. If NMOC or USMC Services
accomplished only with the concurrence of the pilot in are not locally available, an FAA-approved weather
command. briefing from either a Flight Service Station (FSS) or
Direct User Access Terminal System (DUATS) may be
4.6 OTHER PREFLIGHT REQUIREMENTS substituted.
4.6.1 Call Sign Requirements. Call sign selec-

4.6.3.2 Flight Weather Briefing Form. Navy
tion for cross-country flights shall be made in accor-
dance with DOD FLIPs. It is strongly recommended and Marine Corps Forecasters are required to provide
that squadron modex (NJ213, DB214) be used in flight flight weather briefings using either DD-175-1 forms,
planning. If the use of tactical/squadron call signs is or VFR Certification Stamps when VFR flight is an
necessary, call signs shall be the approved JANAP 119 acceptable alternative. A DD-175-1 flight weather
call sign for the unit concerned. Abbreviations or briefing form shall be completed whenever an IFR
contractions of these call signs is not authorized. flight plan is filed. The forecaster will complete the
form for briefings conducted in person, by facsimile, or
4.6.2 Manifest Requirements. The pilot in com- by remote computer-based weather briefing system. It
mand of a naval aircraft flight shall ensure that a copy is the pilot’s responsibility to complete the form for
of the manifest is on file with a responsible agency at the briefings conducted by telephone. For a VFR flight
point of departure prior to takeoff. The manifest shall using a DD-175 form, the following certification stamp
include an accurate list of personnel aboard the aircraft, on the flight plan may be used in lieu of a completed
showing names, serial numbers, grade and service if DD-175-1:
military, duty station, and status aboard the aircraft
(passenger or crew). All persons aboard other than
flight personnel are passengers and shall be manifested “BRIEFING VOID _____Z, FLIGHT AS
as such. When initial transmission of a flight plan by PLANNED CAN BE CONDUCTED UNDER
radio is permitted after takeoff in accordance with this VISUAL FLIGHT RULES. VERBAL BRIEF-
instruction, depositing such a personnel list continues ING GIVEN AND HAZARDS EXPLAINED.
to be a mandatory pretakeoff requirement of the pilot in FOLLOWING SIGMETS ARE KNOWN TO
command of the flight. The pilot shall state the location BE CURRENTLY IN EFFECT ALONG
of the required personnel list when filing by radio or
PLANNED ROUTE OF FLIGHT.”
telephone. Helicopter and tilt-rotor pilots engaged in
SAR missions, lifting reconnaissance parties, patrols,
and outposts during field problems are released from ___________________________
manifest responsibilities when there is no proper (Signature of Forecaster)
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Note 4.6.4.1 VFR Flight Plans. The pilot in command

D Weather briefings may be conducted at shall ascertain that actual and forecast weather meets
any time prior to departure and all will the criteria specified in paragraph 5.2.4 prior to filing a
include briefing number and void time. VFR flight plan.
However, briefing-void time cannot
exceed 2.5 hours past briefing time or 4.6.4.2 IFR Flight Plans. Regardless of weather,
ETD plus one-half hour. Briefings
IFR flight plans shall be filed and flown whenever
received more than 2.5 hours prior to
practicable as a means of reducing midair collision
takeoff will be void and require rebrief-
potential. In any case, forecast meteorological condi-
ing prior to departure.
tions must meet the weather minimum criteria shown in
Figure 4-1 for filing IFR flight plans and shall be based
D If the intended VFR flight plan includes
on the pilot’s best judgment as to the runway that will
a mission (e.g., Olive Branch) or an
be in use upon arrival. IFR flight plans may be filed for
airfield with VFR minimums higher than
destination at which the forecasted weather is below the
the basic VFR 1000-foot ceiling and
appropriate minimums provided a suitable alternate
3-statute-mile visibility, it is the respon-
sibility of the pilot to advise the weather airfield is forecast to have at least 3,000-foot ceiling and
briefer of the higher minimums. 3-statute- mile visibility during the period 1 hour before
ETA until 1 hour after ETA.
D Pilots planning to fly canned or stereo
routes shall consult their local forecast 4.6.4.3 Alternate Airfield. An alternate airfield is
activity to verify acceptable weather required when the weather at the destination is forecast
conditions. Verification may be obtained to be less than 3,000-foot ceiling and 3-statute-mile
in person, by telephone, by facsimile, or visibility during the period 1 hour before ETA until
by remote computer-based weather brief- 1 hour after ETA.
ing system.
Note
4.6.3.3 Flight Weather Packet. A flight weather
packet, including a Horizontal Weather Depiction If an alternate airfield is required, it must
(HWD) chart, may be requested where Navy and have a published approach compatible with
Marine Corps weather services are available. Pilots installed operable aircraft navigation equip-
should normally allow a minimum of 2 hours for ment that can be flown without the use of
preparation of the packet. Items provided in the flight two-way radio communication whenever
weather packet are listed in NAVMETOCCOMINST either one of the following conditions is met:
3140.14.
a. The destination lacks the above
4.6.4 Weather Criteria for Filing. Flight plans described approach.
shall be filed based on all the following:
b. The forecasted weather at the alternate is
a. The actual weather at the point of departure at the below 3,000-foot ceiling and 3-statute-
time of clearance mile visibility during the period 1 hour
before ETA until 1 hour after ETA.
b. The existing and forecast weather for the entire
route of flight 4.6.4.4 Icing and Thunderstorm Conditions.
Flights shall be planned to circumvent areas of forecast
c. Destination and alternate forecasts for a period atmospheric icing and thunderstorm conditions when-
1 hour before ETA until 1 hour after ETA. ever practicable.
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DESTINATION WEATHER ALTERNATE WEATHER

ETA plus and minus 1 hour ETA plus and minus 1 hour
0 — 0 up to but not including Published minimums NON
NON- PRECISION
Published minimums up to but not including 3,000 — 3 PRECISION ILS PAR
(single-piloted absolute minimums 200 — 1/2) *Published Published *Published
minimums minimums minimums
plus 300–1 plus 200–1/2 plus 200–1/2
3,000 — 3 or better No alternate required
*In the case of single-piloted or other aircraft with only one operable UHF/VHF transceiver, radar approach
minimums may not be used as the basis for selection of an alternate airfield.
Figure 4-1. IFR Filing Criteria
4.6.4.5 Severe Weather Watch Bulletins. The b. Performance characteristics of the aircraft permit
National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center an en route flight altitude above existing or
issues unscheduled Weather Watch (WW) bulletins as developing severe storms.
graphical advisories for the Continental United States
whenever a high probability exists for severe weather. Note
The Air Force also issues scheduled Military Weather It is not the intent to restrict flights within
Advisories (MWA) in graphical form for the same areas encompassed by or adjacent to a WW
geographic areas. Both provide estimates of the poten- area unless storms have actually developed
tial for convective activity for a specific time period, as forecast.
will be provided to pilots or certified crewmembers
upon request, and are included with all briefings. An Air 4.6.5 Minimum Fuel Requirements
Force MWA does not constitute a Storm Prediction
4.6.5.1 Fuel Planning. All aircraft shall carry
Center WW. Except for operational necessity, emergen-
sufficient usable fuel, considering all meteorological
cies, and flights involving all-weather research projects
factors and mission requirements as computed below:
or weather reconnaissance, pilots shall not file into or
through areas for which the Storm Prediction Center has a. If alternate is not required, fuel to fly from takeoff
issued a WW unless one of the following exceptions to destination airfield, plus a reserve of 10 percent
apply: of planned fuel requirements.
a. Storm development has not progressed as forecast b. If alternate is required, fuel to fly from takeoff to
for the planned route. In such situations: the approach fix serving destination and thence to
an alternate airfield, plus a reserve of 10 percent
of planned fuel requirements.
(1) VFR filing is permitted if existing and
forecast weather for the planned route permits c. In no case shall the planned fuel reserve after final
such flights. landing at destination or alternate airfield, if one
is required, be less than that needed for 20 minutes
(2) IFR flight may be permitted if aircraft radar is of flight, computed as follows:
installed and operative, thus permitting detec-
(1) Reciprocating engine-driven aircraft. Compute
tion and avoidance of isolated thunderstorms.
fuel consumption based on maximum endur-
ance operation at normal cruise altitudes.
(3) IFR flight is permissible in positive control
areas if VMC can be maintained, thus enab- (2) Turbine-powered fixed-wing/tilt-rotor air-
ling aircraft to detect and avoid isolated craft. Compute fuel consumption based on
thunderstorms. maximum endurance operation at 10,000 feet.
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(3) Turbine-powered helicopters. Compute fuel 4.6.6.3 Filing. By the signature on the DD-175, the
consumption based on operation at planned pilot in command certifies that aircraft weight and
flight altitude. center of gravity will be within safe limits at time of
takeoff and remain so for the duration of the flight.
d. Minimum fuel reserve requirements for specific Additionally, the pilot in command certifies that:
model aircraft shall be contained in the appropri-
ate NATOPS manual. a. A completed weight and balance clearance form
(DD 365-4) presented with the DD-175 represents
the actual aircraft loading.
4.6.5.2 In-Flight Refueling. Aircraft shall carry
sufficient usable fuel to fly from takeoff point to air b. A completed DD 365-4 representing the actual
refueling control point(s) (ARCP), thence to a suitable aircraft loading is on file at the aircrafts home
recovery field in the event of an unsuccessful refueling base.
attempt. In no case shall the fuel reserve at rendezvous
point be less than 10 percent. For multiple in-flight 4.6.6.4 Records. DD 365-4 originals shall be
refuelings, the aircraft must have the required reserve at retained for a period of 3 months.
each rendezvous point. After the last in-flight refueling is
completed, the fuel reserve required for the remainder of
4.7 CLOSING OF FLIGHT PLAN
the flight shall be in accordance with paragraph 4.6.5.1.
It is the responsibility of the pilot in command/
4.6.5.3 Delays. Any known or expected traffic formation leader to ensure that the proper agency is
delays shall be considered time en route when comput- notified of flight termination.
ing fuel reserves. If route or altitude assigned by air
traffic control causes or will cause planned fuel reserves 4.7.1 Military Installations. At military installa-
to be inadequate, the pilot shall inform ATC of the tions, the pilot either shall verbally confirm the closing
circumstances, and, if unable to obtain a satisfactory of the flight plan with tower or base operations
altitude or routing, alter destination accordingly. personnel or deliver a copy of the flight plan form to
base operations.
4.6.6 Weight and Balance Control
4.7.2 Nonmilitary Installations. At nonmilitary
installations, the pilot shall close the flight plan with
4.6.6.1 Requirements. Requirements for aircraft flight service through any means of communication
weight and balance control are contained in the current available. Collect, long-distance telephone service may
NA-01-1B-40 weight and balance data and be used if required. When appropriate communication
N0-01-1B-50 USN aircraft weight and balance control links are known or suspected not to exist at the point of
manuals. Maximum operating weights, restrictions, intended landing, a predicted landing time in lieu of the
and center-of-gravity limitations are delineated in the actual landing shall be reported to an appropriate
applicable NATOPS manual. aeronautical facility while airborne.
4.6.6.2 Responsibility. With the exception of Note

aircraft to be ferried, the responsibility for ensuring safe Cancellation of an instrument flight plan
loading of Class 1A, 1B, and Class II aircraft is assigned does not meet the requirement for closing
to reporting custodians. The responsibility for safe out the flight plan. When a landing report has
loading of aircraft to be ferried rests with the activity been properly delivered, the flight plan will
preparing the aircraft for ferry movement. be considered closed out.
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CHAPTER 5
Flight Rules
5.1 GENERAL FLIGHT RULES 5.1.1.3 Landing/Taxi Lights. The use of landing/
taxi lights is an effective means of illuminating surface
hazards during taxi movements at night and alerting all
5.1.1 Aircraft Lighting. Except when the nature
concerned of an aircrafts presence/position in flight.
of operations requires different lighting displays (i.e.,
Landing/taxi lights should be utilized for all taxi
formation flight, aerial refueling, carrier operations,
movements ashore during the hours of darkness unless
night vision device (NVD) operations, FCLP pattern,
a taxi signalman is directing the aircraft. Use of those
emergency signals, etc.) or the model aircraft configura-
lights during landing approaches (both day and night)
tion precludes compliance, the following rules shall
within class B, C, or D airspace is recommended when
apply.
meteorological conditions permit.
Note Note
Flight operations with NVDs are specifi- D Good judgment should be exercised to
cally addressed in paragraph 5.7. avoid blinding pilots of other aircraft that
are either airborne or on the ground.
5.1.1.1 Position Lights. Standard position lights
shall be displayed during the period 30 minutes before D Use of landing/taxi lights is recommended
official sunset until 30 minutes after official sunrise or in areas of high bird concentration.
at any time when the prevailing visibility as seen from
the cockpit is less than 3 statute miles. During these 5.1.1.4 Formation Flight Lighting. To the
conditions, they shall be displayed: extent necessary for safety, lighting configuration for
formation flights may be varied according to aircraft
model and mission requirements. Normally, all aircraft
a. Immediately before engine start and anytime the in the flight shall have external lights on and at least one
engine(s) is running. aircraft in the flight shall have lights on bright and the
anti-collision light on when aircraft lighting is required.
b. When the aircraft is being towed unless the
aircraft is otherwise illuminated. Note
Aircraft engaged in drug interdiction opera-
c. When an aircraft is parked and likely to cause a tions are granted relief from FAR 91.209(a)
hazard unless the aircraft is otherwise illuminated provided each operation is conducted using
or marked with obstruction lights. a dedicated on-board observer, electronic/ra-
dar equipment, or an observer in a spotter
5.1.1.2 Anti-collision Lights. Anti-collision aircraft, all of which must be capable of
lights shall be used immediately before engine start and detecting the presence of other aircraft
at all times when the aircraft engine(s) is in operation, operating in proximity to the interdiction
except when the use of such lights adversely affects aircraft and alerting the pilot to those aircraft
ground operations (i.e., arming and dearming, refueling locations. Additionally, interdiction aircraft
operations, etc.). They may be turned off during flight will be required to operate the aircraft
through clouds when the rotating light reflects into the position lights to the maximum extent
cockpit. The use of green anti-collision lights for the possible when instructed by ATC and will be
specific purpose of identifying airborne tankers is authorized to operate without lights only
authorized, provided that standard position lights are when necessary to avoid detection by illegal
also displayed. elements.
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5.1.2 Right-of-Way Between Single and entering the class B, C, or D airspace and,
Formations of Aircraft. When a single naval unless otherwise authorized by ATC, avoid
aircraft is converging with an aircraft formation at the traffic patterns for any airport in class B,
approximately the same altitude (except head-on, or C, or D airspace.
nearly so), the formation flight has the right of way.
In other cases, the formation shall be considered as a
5.1.4.2 Policy. In accordance with FAA authoriza-
single aircraft and the right-of-way rules of FAR
tion, flight operations below 10,000 feet MSL at an
91.113 apply.
indicated airspeed in excess of 250 knots are authorized
under the following conditions:
5.1.3 Unusual Maneuvers Within Class B, C, or
D Airspace. Pilots shall not perform or request
clearance to perform unusual maneuvers within class B, a. Within restricted areas.
C, or D airspace if such maneuvers are not essential to
the performance of the flight. ATC personnel are not b. Within military operations areas.
permitted to approve a pilot’s request or ask a pilot to
perform such maneuvers. Unusual maneuvers include c. When operating on DOD/FAA mutually devel-
unnecessary low passes, unscheduled fly-bys, climbs at oped and published routes.
very steep angles, practice approaches to altitudes
below specific minimums (unless a landing is to be d. When operating on DOD-developed and DOD-
made), or any so-called flat hatting wherein a flight is published VR routes. Such routes shall be estab-
conducted at a low altitude and/or a high rate of speed lished for specific missions and used only by
for thrill purposes. designated units when the provisions of a through
c above will not accommodate the required
5.1.4 Aircraft Speed national defense mission. Routes shall be devel-
oped and published in accordance with DOD/
5.1.4.1 FAR 91. To reduce midair collision hazards FAA mutually developed criteria.
associated with high aircraft speeds at low altitudes,
FAR, Part 91.117, imposes a maximum airspeed e. When operating within large-scale exercises or on
limitation of 250 knots indicated airspeed (KIAS) on all short-term special missions approved by com-
aircraft operating below 10,000 feet mean sea level manders listed in paragraph 5.1.4.3. Such exer-
(MSL) in airspace where FAR, Part 91, applies and a cises or missions may be authorized provided that
maximum of 200 KIAS for aircraft operating: (1) at or coordination is effected to ensure awareness on
below 2,500 feet above the surface within 4 nm of the the part of the nonparticipating flying public.
primary airport of a Class C or D airspace area, or (2)
in the airspace underlying a Class B airspace area
f. If the airspeed required or recommended in the
designated for an airport or in a VFR corridor
aircraft NATOPS manual to maintain safe maneu-
designated through such a Class B airspace area. The
verability is greater than the maximum speed
regulation grants exception for operations that cannot
described in FAR, Part 91.117, the aircraft may be
safely be conducted at airspeeds less than the prescribed
operated at that speed. Where the required or
maximum airspeed. The FAA has authorized the DOD
recommended speed is given as a range, the lower
to exceed 250 KIAS below 10,000 feet MSL for certain
part of the speed range consistent with good
military requirements.
operating practice should be used. The primary
purpose of this provision is to accommodate
Note climbs, descents, and terminal area operations and
Aircraft engaged in drug interdiction opera- shall not be used to circumvent the provisions of
tions are exempted from the general speed subparagraphs above. Under no circumstance will
limit of 250 knots below 10,000 feet MSL. this safe maneuverability provision be construed
However, pilots of aircraft so involved are as authorization for individual pilots or mission
required to establish and maintain two-way commanders to conduct other flights below
radio communication with the tower prior to 10,000 feet in excess of 250 knots.
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5.1.4.3 Approval Authority. Approval Authority in current charts, publications, and mili-
for paragraph 5.1.4.2.e is as follows: CMC; COMNAV- tary directives, coupled with a continual
AIRFOR, COMNAVAIRPAC; COMNAVAIRLANT; assessment of the accuracy of the control-
COMMARFORPAC; COMMARFORLANT; CNA- ling agency’s radar. It may be required to
TRA; COMNAVAIRES; CG FOURTH MAW; or operate with self-imposed vertical and
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, as appropriate. Such opera- horizontal buffers to remain within
tions may be approved providing full consideration is assigned airspace.
given to mission requirements and the safety of
nonparticipating aircraft. The above commanders must D When operating in designated SUA, air-
review and approve each route established in accor- crews should be aware that civilian aircraft
dance with paragraphs 5.1.4.2.c and 5.1.4.2.d within may not honor the existence of such areas,
respective areas of responsibility. Coordination will be nor monitor radio frequencies to receive
effected with the appropriate NAVREP at the FAA appropriate warning/advisories.
Regional Office to ensure that notice to the aviation
public is provided. 5.1.6 Military Training Routes (MTRs)
Note 5.1.6.1 General. MTRs have been developed to

accommodate high-speed, low-level tactical training in
When an altitude below 10,000 feet MSL is excess of 250 KIAS. Operations shall be conducted at
assigned to aircraft requiring a higher oper- the minimum airspeed compatible with mission
ating speed for safe maneuverability, as requirements. General information concerning MTRs
indicated in the NATOPS manual for that is contained in OPNAVINST 3722.33 (FAA Order
aircraft, the pilot shall notify the controlling 7610.4, Special Military Operations). Specific route
ATC facility of that higher minimum speed. information is contained in FLIP AP/1B (Military
Training Routes). Safety of flight is of prime consider-
5.1.5 Special Use Airspace. When operating ation during all phases of low-altitude training.
within Special Use Airspace (SUA), ATC Assigned
Airspace (ATCAA), or altitude reservations (ALTRVs), MTRs that include one or more segments above
flights shall be conducted under the prescribed opera- 1,500 feet AGL are identified by a three-digit identifier;
tional area procedures appropriate to the airspace area those with no segment above 1,500 feet AGL are
and mission/operation. Procedures and separation stan- identified by four digits.
dards may be contained in a letter of agreement between
the FAA and the military, or other applicable military or Flight operations conducted along these routes or
FAA directives. segments of these routes shall conform to the direction
of traffic flow indicated in the route description.
Military Assumes Responsibility for Separation of
Aircraft (MARSA) may be applied between military 5.1.6.2 Preflight Planning
aircraft as specified by letter of agreement or other
appropriate military and FAA documents. However, a. Low-altitude, high-speed navigation training can
MARSA may not be invoked by individual aircraft or be safely conducted by the execution of carefully
between flights of aircraft. planned flights. It is the responsibility of each
crewmember to maintain professionalism in low-
level operations and exercise a thorough knowl-
Note
edge of MTRs and operating constraints to ensure
D It is of the utmost importance that aircraft safe and meaningful training.
operating independently or under the
control of a ground, ship, or airborne b. Low-level flying requires extensive preflight
controller remain within the specified planning. A thorough review of FLIP AP/1B,
vertical and horizontal limits of assigned temporary route advisories, Chart Updating
airspace. Remaining within assigned air- Manual (CHUM), and Chart Updating Manual
space can only be achieved by maintain- Supplement (CHUMSUPP) is essential to ensure
ing a total awareness of details depicted flight safety and maximum training from each
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sortie. Check with the scheduling agency for indicates “E” must be crossed no lower than
unpublished restrictions and low-altitude charts 500 feet AGL.
for airspace restrictions.
(2) Pilots transitioning from one MTR segment to
c. A 1:500,000 scale chart, current tactical pilotage another segment with a higher minimum
chart (TPC) or sectional aeronautical chart, altitude must cross the fix defining the next leg
should be used for flying low-level navigation. no lower than the subsequent segments mini-
mum altitude. Example: “02 AGL B 15 AGL
d. Review the route corridor to identify all signifi-
to “B” 10 AGL B 15 AGL to ...” indicates “B”
cant obstacles and high terrain. Note the avoid-
must be crossed no lower than 1,000 feet AGL.
ance criteria for airfields and the need to remain
clear of published noise-sensitive areas.
(3) Pilots transitioning from one MTR segment
e. Compute a route abort altitude. This altitude shall to another segment with a lower maximum
provide obstruction clearance. Aircrew must be altitude must cross the fix defining the next
aware of route structure. leg no higher than the subsequent segments
maximum altitude. Example: “10 AGL B 60
5.1.6.3 Operating Procedures MSL to “D” 02 AGL B 15 AGL to ...”
indicates “D” must be crossed no higher than
1,500 feet AGL.
5.1.6.3.1 General
a. Unless otherwise delineated in a MTRs special (4) Pilots transitioning from one MTR segment
operating procedures, aircrew shall avoid charted, to another segment with a higher maximum
uncontrolled airports by 3 nm or 1,500 feet. altitude must cross the fix defining the next
leg no higher than the preceding segments
b. Aircrew shall avoid Class B, C and D airspace. maximum altitude. Example: “10 AGL B
40MSL “B” 02 AGL B 70 MSL to ...”
c. Aircrew shall minimize disturbance to persons/ indicates “B” must be crossed no higher than
4,000 feet MSL.
property on the ground.
d. All route entries shall be accomplished at pub- h. Pilots shall be responsible for adhering to the
lished entry/alternate entry points only. provisions of FAR 91.119 (Minimum Safe Alti-
tude, General).
e. Adherence to scheduled entry times provides for
safe separation from other aircraft on the route or i. All route exits shall be accomplished at published
aircraft on conflicting/crossing routes. exit/alternate exit points only.
f. Pilots shall be responsible for remaining within

the confines of the published route width and j. When exiting an MTR below 10,000 feet MSL,
altitude. If in an emergency it should become the flight shall comply with FAR 91.117 (Aircraft
necessary to exceed the route parameters, the Speed).
250-knot speed restriction of FAR 91.117 applies.
5.1.6.3.2 IR Procedures
g. MTR Segment Transition
(1) Pilots transitioning from one MTR segment a. All IFR Military Training Route (IR) operations
to another segment with a lower minimum shall be conducted on IFR flight plans.
altitude must cross the fix defining the next
leg no lower than the preceding segments b. Pilots shall be responsible for obtaining a specific
minimum altitude. Example: “05 AGL B 15 ATC entry clearance from the appropriate ATC
AGL to “E” 02 AGL B 15 AGL to ...” facility prior to entering an IR route.
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c. Contour flight on IRs is outlined in FLIP AP/1B. (1) Maintain to the exit/alternate exit point the
Refer to Terrain Following Operation entry for higher of the following:
applicable IR routes.
(a) The minimum IFR altitude for each of the
d. Pilots shall be responsible for obtaining an IFR remaining route segment(s)
ATC exit clearance prior to exiting an IR route.
(b) The highest altitude assigned in the last
ATC clearance.
5.1.6.3.3 VR Procedures
(2) Depart the exit/alternate exit point at the
a. Flight plan requirements for VFR Military Train- altitude determined in (1) above, then climb/
ing Route (VR) usage: descend to the altitude filed in the flight plan
for the remainder of the flight.
(1) Pilots departing on IFR clearances to fly VRs
c. Adjust transponder to reply on Mode 3/A Code
are required to file to the fix/radial/distance of
7600.
their route entry/alternate entry point.
5.1.6.5 Emergency. If aircrews are unable, during
(2) Pilots transitioning to IFR upon exiting a VR an emergency, to continue on a VR or IR at the
are required to have on file a previously filed published altitude(s), they shall immediately squawk
IFR flight plan from the appropriate fix/ra- 7700 and contact the appropriate ATC facility.
dial/distance of their exit point.
Note
b. Operations on VRs shall be conducted only when Climbing above the MTR structure may
the weather is at or above VFR minimums except place aircraft in close proximity to airways
that: traffic; caution is advised.
(1) Flight visibility shall be 5 miles or more and 5.1.7 Flight Over the High Seas. International
law recognizes the right of aircraft of all nations to fly
(2) Flights shall not be conducted below a ceiling in airspace over the high seas. By convention, proce-
of less than 3,000 feet AGL. dures for international flight are prescribed and certain
nations have agreed to provide air traffic services in
c. For VR routes, the nearest Flight Service Station designated airspace over the high seas. Naval aircraft
will be notified (255.4 MHz) by the pilot upon should operate in accordance with ICAO procedures
entering the route with: entry time, number/type presented in OPNAVINST 3770.4 (Use of Airspace by
aircraft, exit fix and estimated exit time. Military Aircraft and Firing Over the High Seas) and
DOD FLIP General Planning, which address use of
d. Pilots of aircraft operating on a VR route will airspace by U.S. military aircraft and define due regard
adjust their transponder to code 4000 unless operations for military aircraft.
otherwise assigned by ATC.
During flight operations at sea, tower or radar
control by a ship, Fleet Area Control and Surveillance
5.1.6.4 Communication Failure
Facility (FACSFAC), or other suitable agency, shall be
used to the maximum extent practicable. The degree of
a. If the failure occurs in VMC, or if VMC are control shall be appropriate to the nature of the
encountered after the failure, each pilot shall operation, classification of airspace, number of aircraft
continue the flight VFR and land as soon as involved, and the requirement to coordinate aircraft
practicable. Refer to FAR 91.185b and DOD FLIP ingress and egress to/from the operating area.
Flight Information Handbook.
When operating offshore within domestic ARTCC
b. If the failure occurs in IMC or if paragraph a above boundaries, airspace of the Hawaiian Islands, and the
cannot be complied with, each pilot shall: San Juan Domestic Control Area, Navy policy is to use
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domestic air traffic control services and procedures to for restitution and payment of just claims for damage
the maximum extent practicable consistent with mis- resulting from sonic booms determined to have been
sion requirements. caused by naval aircraft. To assist in determining
validity of claims, all supersonic flights conducted over
Note the continental United States or within 50 miles
When radar control of fixed-wing aircraft is offshore shall be logged as to time, date, location,
being provided by a Navy ship or shore station speed, and altitude of occurrence and retained at the unit
in airspace managed by a FACSFAC, continu- level for 24 months.
ous two-way communication is required
between that ship or shore station and the Section 0910f of the Manual of the Judge Advocate
FACSFAC. Also the FACSFAC must main- General (JAGINST 5800.7) provides information and
tain two-way communication with the instructions concerning investigations into sonic boom
appropriate FAA facility as required. complaints and alleged damage claims.
5.1.9 Aerobatic Flight

5.1.8 Supersonic Flight Operations
5.1.9.1 General. CNO does not desire to discour-
5.1.8.1 General. COs assigned aircraft capable of age or curtail aerobatic training; however, it is of the
supersonic flight shall ensure that aircrews are thoroughly utmost importance that aerobatic training be well
familiar with the shock wave phenomenon peculiar to regulated as to time, place, and conditions that enhance
supersonic flight. Serious damage, annoyance, and mental safety of flight.
stress have resulted from sonic booms. It is incumbent on
every pilot flying aircraft capable of generating sonic 5.1.9.2 Aerobatic Flight Precautions. Aero-
booms to reduce such disturbances and damage to the batic flight maneuvers, as defined in the Glossary, shall
absolute minimum dictated by operational/training not be performed:
requirements.
a. If prohibited by the NATOPS manual or other
5.1.8.2 Policy. Supersonic flight operations shall directives applicable to a particular model aircraft.
be strictly controlled and supervised by operational
commanders. Supersonic flight over land or within 30 b. Over any congested area of a city, town, or
miles offshore shall be conducted in specifically settlement;
designated areas. Such areas must be chosen to ensure c. Over an open air assembly of persons;
minimum possibility of disturbance. As a general
policy, sonic booms shall not be intentionally generated d. Within the lateral boundaries of the surface areas
below 30,000 feet of altitude unless over water and of Class B, Class C, Class D, or Class E airspace
more than 30 miles from inhabited land areas or islands. designated for an airport;
Deviations from the foregoing general policy may be
authorized only under one of the following: e. Within 4 nautical miles of the centerline of any
Federal airway;
a. Tactical missions that require supersonic speeds f. Below an altitude of 1,500 feet above the surface;
or
b. Phases of formal training syllabus flights requir-
ing supersonic speeds g. When flight visibility is less than 3 statute miles.
c. Research, test, and operational suitability test 5.1.9.3 Designated Aerobatics Areas.
flights requiring supersonic speeds Appropriate commanders shall establish and designate
areas in which aerobatics may be performed in com-
d. When specifically authorized by CNO for flight pliance with the above restrictions and, under FAR, Part
demonstration purposes. 91.303, in airspace where FARs apply. Pilots are
encouraged to conduct aerobatic flight within the limits
5.1.8.3 Reports, Inquiries, and Investigations. of designated aerobatic areas whenever the assigned
The Department of the Navy must accept responsibility mission permits.
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5.1.10 Simulated Air Combat Maneuvering D The following maneuvers are not consid-
(ACM) Training Rules ered to be ACM. However, ACM flight
leads should use prudent headwork to
5.1.10.1 General ensure that adequate separation from
clouds can be maintained during any
three-dimensional maneuvering:
a. ACM is defined as the following:
(3)
(a) Snapshot drill (guns weave, weapons
(1) Aggressive three-dimensional maneuvering
weave)
between two or more aircraft simulating
offensive or defensive aerial combat where (b) Tail chase (heat-to-guns drill)
the potential for a role reversal exists.
(c) Forward quarter missile defenses that are
(2) Defensive maneuvers or other combat avoid- terminated at the merge.a
ance maneuvers by one or more aircraft.
b. ACM qualification proficiency requirements and
Note a training syllabus shall be issued by COMNAV-
D Aerobatic maneuvers in accordance with AIRLANT, COMNAVAIRPAC, COMNAV-
NATOPS manuals on scheduled training AIRES, or CMC. Pilots and naval flight officers
flights approved by competent authority flying ejection seat aircraft shall complete out of
are not considered to be ACM. However, control flight (OOCF)/spin training for currently
single aircraft practicing ACM maneu- assigned aircraft, as deemed appropriate by
vers shall comply with the appropriate TYCOMs. Training flights shall be conducted
portions of the training rules (decks, under a formal training syllabus under direct
cloud clearance, area, g warmup, etc.). supervision of mature, experienced flight leaders
and only after all participants have been thor-
D Air intercepts, performed in accordance oughly briefed on the conduct of the flight.
with NATOPS manuals or as prescribed Unscheduled and/or unbriefed simulated combat
by cognizant TYCOMs are not consid- between naval aircraft or between naval aircraft
ered to be ACM. These intercepts shall and aircraft of any other service or registry is
result in no more than 180° of turn by any prohibited.
aircraft postmerge and shall be termi-
nated prior to any potential role reversal; c. Pilots of naval aircraft shall not make simulated
however, applicable portions of the train- attacks on any aircraft that has troops or passen-
ing rules (intercept/element deconflic- gers embarked except as may be authorized by
tion) shall be briefed. fleet commanders for exercises where coordi-
nated and scheduled simulated attacks against
military troop transport aircraft are desired for
D The following maneuvers are considered
training purposes.
to be ACM. This list should not be
considered to be all inclusive.
d. Squadron commanders will ensure that all partici-
pants are qualified and current in accordance with
(a) Neutral starts (to include butterfly starts) applicable directives in order to participate in
ACM.
(b) Offensive/defensive perches
e. Prior to commencing ACM maneuvering, fixed-
(c) Scissors maneuvers (roller, flat, looping) wing aircrews shall perform a “g” awareness
maneuver. This maneuver shall consist of a total
(d) Gun defenses of 180° of turn and should be used to operationally
check g-suits and to practice straining maneuvers
(e) Missile defenses to full blown up to an amount of g’s approaching the maximum
engagements. amount anticipated on that particular flight.
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f. If an aircrew experiences g loss of consciousness b. Such training shall be conducted in airspace as

(GLOC) during any portion of the flight, the flight nearly free from other aircraft as practicable. It
shall immediately terminate and that aircraft shall shall be conducted only in designated warning/re-
return to base. stricted areas, in controlled airspace as assigned
by ATC, or in other designated areas where safe
g. Departure/spin recovery procedures shall be cov- separation from non-participants can be main-
ered for all ACM participants during the preflight tained. As a minimum, designated ACM areas
brief. shall be clear of Federal airways, Class B, C, or D
airspace, and other areas of traffic congestion
unless established under a letter of agreement with
h. A face-to-face brief shall be conducted by collo-
the FAA or host nation. TYCOMs or officers in
cated ACM participants with a minimum one
tactical command (OTCs), when deployed, shall
individual from each participating unit. For units
designate ACM training areas and establish
not collocated, a telephone brief shall be con-
procedures to ensure that entering flights are
ducted to satisfy face-to-face briefing require-
aware of the existence of other scheduled flights
ments. A pre-exercise brief, memorandum of
operating there.
agreement, e-mail, or fax may be used to comple-
ment or finalize prior face-to-face or telephone
c. The ACM training rules set forth here are
coordination between participating units. Hard
minimum requirements. Supplementary direc-
and/or soft documents such as these are encour-
tives shall be issued as required by responsible
aged to add depth to training rules, special
commanders delineating syllabus contents, profi-
instructions, and conduct of flight coordination;
ciency levels required, communication proce-
however, they shall not replace the requirements
dures, safety precautions, and other applicable
mandated in a face-to-face or telephone brief. the
areas of concern.
following guidelines for telephone briefs and
debriefs apply:
5.1.10.3 ACM Training Rules. The following
rules are intended to provide guidance for conducting
(1) A flight representative shall conduct the safe, accident-free ACM training:
coordination/special instructions brief.
a. Always assume the other aircraft does not see you.
(2) All applicable training rules shall be covered
during the telephone brief and included in the b. Aircraft shall maneuver to maintain at least
pre-exercise brief, memorandum of agree- 500 feet of separation from all other aircraft
ment, email, or fax. during engagements, including aircraft within the
same division/section.
(3) The flight representative receiving the brief
for composite or joint force training will brief c. During a forward quarter or head-on pass (track
all other participating aircrews prior to their crossing angle greater than 135_), both aircraft
flights. shall maintain the established trend. Where no
established trend exists, each aircraft shall give
way to the right to create a left-to-left pass. When
5.1.10.2 ACM Training operating on the same radio frequency, aircrew
should broadcast their own intentions if the
a. The nature of ACM demands that pilots be direction of pass is in doubt. When operating on
thoroughly familiar with the performance capa- dual frequencies, exaggerate aircraft movements
bilities and limitations of the aircraft being flown. to ensure that the other aircraft recognizes your
Rapid changes in heading, altitude, and the wide intentions.
range of velocities generated greatly increase the
possibility of collisions between aircraft. ACM d. The “up-sun” aircraft has responsibility for main-
must be closely supervised and training rules (TR) taining flight separation. If the up-sun aircraft loses
(formerly rules of engagement) applied that will sight, it shall broadcast lost sight and maintain a
provide a high degree of safety for all concerned. predictable flight path. If the “down-sun” aircraft
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loses sight, it shall break off the attack, lag the (3) Intercept deconfliction
up-sun aircraft, and broadcast that it has lost sight.
If the up-sun aircraft still has sight of the down-sun (a) Aircrews conducting ACM or intercepts
aircraft and safe separation can be maintained, the shall establish assigned blocks by 10 nm
up-sun aircraft shall immediately broadcast “con- of the merge without situational aware-
tinue,” otherwise a knock-it-off shall be initiated. ness (SA) of the aircraft/formation being
intercepted.
e. An aircraft pursuing another aircraft in a descent (b) Altitude blocks shall normally be MSL-
shall monitor the defensive aircraft’s altitude/atti- definable in 4,000 foot intervals (e.g.,
tude and break off the attack with a turn away prior Blue Air 5 to 9’s, Red Air 0 to 4’s) for all
to either aircraft descending through the applica- aircraft not equipped with radar altime-
ble altitude deck based on airspeed and angle of ters. In mountainous terrain for Blue Air
attack. aircraft with training objectives that
require operation in a low altitude arena,
f. Nose-high aircraft on converging flightpaths shall a 3,000 foot AGL definable block (i.e.,
deconflict with the higher nose attitude aircraft Blue Air 1,000 to 4,000 feet AGL) for
going high unless unable because of energy state radar altimeter equipped aircraft is per-
or aircraft performance. The low or nose-low missible. For situations where weather is
aircraft has the responsibility for maintaining less than 10,000 feet of clear air, Red Air
flight separation. will own the top 2,000 feet of the defined
clear airspace, and Blue Air will own all
g. A lead turn conducted while on converging clear airspace below the Red Air block
flightpaths that causes the attacking aircraft to (e.g., Blue Air 0 to 5, Red Air 6 to 8). In
lose sight is prohibited. all cases where significant terrain, low
level ingress routes, or nonmaneuvering
intercepts (e.g., 1V1 all-weather inter-
h. With an offensive aircraft approaching gun
cepts) are involved, any adjustments to
parameters, defensive aircraft shall not dispense
Red and Blue air altitude block deconflic-
flares as part of a gun defense or as a distraction.
tion shall be thoroughly briefed.
i. Fixed wing versus fixed-wing training rules: (4) Element deconfliction —Blind aircraft within
an element shall immediately transmit
(1) Missile attacks — All fixed-wing, forward- “blind”, and wingman shall respond visual
quarter missile attacks (attempts to obtain with his position. If the wingman is simulta-
AIM-9 tone rise or self-track from boresight, neously blind, he shall transmit “blind” with
or attempts to obtain a radar lock from his altitude and maintain a level flight plan. It
boresight) within 20 of the targets nose shall is the responsibility of the first aircraft in the
be broken off at a minimum of 9,000 feet. element that calls “blind” to establish altitude
Inside 9,000 feet, the pilots undivided atten- deconfliction. If communications are prohib-
tion shall first be devoted to maintaining ited, each aircraft that remains blind shall
flight separation. Inside 9,000 feet, off- maintain a level and predictable flight path,
boresight missile attacks may be prosecuted and his priority shall be to clear his flight path.
down to missile minimum range provided that
(5) Engagement deconfliction
flight separation has already been established.
(a) The maximum number of aircraft allowed
(2) Gun attacks — Fixed-wing gun attacks shall in an ACM engagement is 8.
be broken off at a minimum of 1,000 feet so
(b) Blue and Red Air roles shall be clearly
as not to pass any closer than 500 feet to the
defined for each prior to fights on.
defensive aircraft. Gun attacks in excess of
135_ track crossing angle (approaching (c) Blue Air shall not turn at an engagement
head-on) are prohibited. unless they have sufficient SA to clear
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their flight path. This SA may be obtained (4) Close range helicopter engagements shall
from onboard sensors, communication involve no more than two 360_ turns.
with element members/AIC, or tally
(sight of adversary/visual (sight of wing- (5) Pilots shall not attempt to counter an
men). Without a tally visual on all fighters adversary’s altitude advantage with erratic or
and bandits, aircraft shall conduct belly excessive climbing maneuvers.
checks at a minimum of every 90_ of turn.
(6) Astern gun attacks shall be broken off at a
(d) Red Air shall have a more restrictive minimum of 500 feet.
mindset to provide predictability than
required of Blue Air. If tally not obtained 5.1.10.4 ACM Communication Requirements.
on all fighters, Red Air shall maintain a To facilitate positive control of aircraft and provide
predictable flight path in their block until adequate safety measures, the following shall apply for
positive SA assures that they are clear of the conduct of flights involving ACM training:
the merge/engagement. This SA may be
obtained from onboard sensors, commu- a. All aircraft participating in ACM shall have
nication with element members/AIC, and two-way radio communication. All multiplace
or tally/visual. aircraft shall have an operable intercommunica-
tion system (ICS).
j. Fixed wing versus helicopter training rules:
b. Guard frequency shall be monitored throughout
(1) All aircrew shall have completed initial low- all engagements.
altitude flight training as outlined by appropri- c. A single aircraft engaging another single aircraft
ate COMNAVAIRPAC, COMNAVAIRLANT, shall monitor a common radio frequency.
COMNAVAIRES, or CMC directives.
d. Multiple flights:
(2) Supersonic flight is not authorized.
(1) Flights of two or more aircraft engaging
(3) If aircraft lose sight, they shall disengage. another flight of one or more aircraft may
Fixed-wing aircraft will climb to at least operate on assigned separate frequencies
3,000 feet AGL. Helicopters shall climb to at using either of the following control mea-
least 300 feet AGL. sures: each flight is under positive radar
control of separate controllers and a senior air
(4) Fixed-wing gun attacks shall be broken off at director (SAD) in the supervisory role is
a minimum of 1,000 feet. monitoring both frequencies, or each flight is
under the positive control of separate range
k. Helicopter versus helicopter training rules: training officers (RTOs) or a tactical aircrew
combat training system (TACTS) instru-
mented range. When a potentially dangerous
(1) All aircrew shall have completed initial low
situation develops, a call to “Knock it off”/ter-
altitude flight training as outlined by appropri-
minate shall be relayed by the SAD or RTO on
ate COMNAVAIRPAC, COMNAVAIRLANT,
both frequencies. TYCOMs may waive this
COMNAVAIRES, or CMC directives.
restriction as requirements dictate.
(2) During prebriefed tail chase maneuvers, air- (2) Dual-radio-equipped aircraft may elect to use
craft shall maintain a minimum of 200 feet of a discrete intraflight frequency without sepa-
separation. rate GCI/TACTS control provided one radio
is used to monitor the opposing section
(3) An engagement shall be terminated if all frequency.
aircrews unintentionally lose sight of each
other. The engagement shall not be resumed e. Any no-radio (NORDO) aircraft shall rock its
until all participants have reacquired each other. wings and assume 1g flight to signal loss of
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communication. If an aircraft rocks its wings or undercast, the hard deck shall be adjusted to
assumes a wings-level 1g condition during an 9,000 feet). If the terrain or undercast is not of
encounter, that engagement shall be terminated. uniform height in the area of engagement, the
deck shall be adjusted to reflect the highest
f. If any aircrewman observes an unsafe or poten- terrain/undercast. Aircrew shall also brief that
tially dangerous situation developing, he/she visual altitude and attitude cues are not accurate
shall announce it by transmitting, “Knock it under these circumstances.
off/terminate”, and shall maneuver appropriately
to terminate the engagement. b. High angle of attack (AOA)/slow-speed maneu-
vering shall be terminated passing through 10,000
5.1.10.5 ACM Weather Criteria. All ACM feet AGL (soft deck). If the 5,000-foot AGL hard
engagements shall be conducted in daylight VMC using deck has been raised because of an undercast, high
the following criteria: AOA/slow speed shall be raised and maneuvering
shall be terminated at the appropriate altitude
a. ACM shall not be conducted into or through an AGL (i.e., with a 4,000-foot AGL undercast, the
overcast or undercast. hard deck shall be 9,000 feet AGL and the soft
deck shall be 14,000 feet AGL). An aggressive,
b. The top of the undercast or broken cloud layer is nose low, out of plane gun defense maneuver to
the simulated ground level. defeat an attackers gun solution shall not be
executed below the soft deck.
c. Fixed wing versus fixed wing ACM shall be
conducted with: c. Offensive and defensive maneuvering below the
5,000-foot deck shall be conducted in accordance
(1) At least 2,000 feet vertical and 1-nm horizon-
with the following:
tal separation from clouds at all times.
(2) Five miles minimum visibility with a defined (1) For aircrews not low-altitude-flight-training
horizon. qualified and current in accordance with
appropriate service directives, the minimum
d. Fixed wing versus helicopter ACM shall be altitude shall be 500 feet AGL.
conducted with:
(2) For aircrews low-altitude-flight-training
(1) A minimum ceiling of 3,000 feet above qualified and current in accordance with
ground level (AGL). appropriate service directives, the minimum
altitude shall be 200 feet AGL.
(2) Five miles minimum visibility with a defined
horizon. (3) Functional wing/operational/group com-
manders may request waivers from such
e. Helicopter versus helicopter ACM shall be
conducted with: minimum altitudes from COMNAVAIR-
LANT, COMNAVAIRPAC, COMNAV-
(1) A minimum ceiling of 1,000 feet AGL. AIRES, or CMC as appropriate.
(2) Three miles minimum visibility with defined (4) When an offensive/defensive relationship is
horizon. established, the defensive aircraft shall react
with a wing rock, an extension or separation
5.1.10.6 Fixed Wing Versus Fixed-Wing ACM maneuver, or the continuation of a level or
Altitude Restrictions. To ensure standardization climbing defensive turn of not more than
and provide an adequate margin of safety, the following 180_ as measured from the heading at the
restrictions shall apply: beginning of the turn. The engagement shall
also be terminated if a role reversal occurs.
a. No sustained maneuvering shall occur below a
5,000-foot hard deck above the terrain or under- (5) When during the initial maneuvering neither
cast (e.g., over 4,000-foot terrain or a 4,000-foot aircraft can be assessed as defensive, the
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engagement shall be terminated when any (3) Helicopter versus F/W (high attack angle
aircraft has turned a maximum of 180_ as greater than 10°) — 100 feet AGL, 1,000 feet
measured from the heading at the beginning AGL respectively.
of the maneuvering.
5.1.10.8 Fixed Wing Versus Fixed-Wing ACM
(6) If the attacking aircraft’s initial conversion and Ground Attack Interface. The following
turn is undetected, the engagement needs not additional ACM related rules apply to multimission and
be terminated until the defensive aircraft composite force training where ground attack and
reacts and turns a maximum of 180_. escort aircraft may come under attack:
(7) If a low-flying, fixed-wing aircraft wishes to a. Aggressor aircrew shall be briefed on target
maneuver in excess of 180_ of turn, the initial location for any ordnance drops. The briefing
turn shall be made so as to carry the pilot shall include planned weapon delivery maneuvers
above the 5,000-foot deck. Once above and type ordnance, as appropriate. Aggressors
5,000 feet, ACM may be continued only if shall break off an attack on strike aircraft below
each aircraft meets the appropriate airspeed 10,000 feet AGL at a minimum of 3 nm prior to
and AOA requirement for ACM below the the designated target area. In no case shall strike
soft deck. Any aircraft not meeting those aircraft be attacked while executing an ordnance
requirements shall terminate ACM. delivery maneuver.
b. Aircraft carrying live external A/G ordnance shall

not engage in ACM. A wing rock or a defensive
hard turn, not to exceed 180_, may be made to
acknowledge an attack. Aircraft carrying inert
ordnance (including captive carry air-to-ground
The flightpath behind a low-flying aircraft,
missiles) may engage in ACM at the discretion of
co-altitude, should be avoided because of the
the squadron CO based on weight/drag and
effects of wake turbulence, jet or propeller
specific aircraft performance.
wash, and the possibility of ordnance
release. In addition, extended maneuvering c. Aggressor aircraft shall discontinue attack on a
precipitated by defensive reactions to strike/escort aircraft following the strike/escort
repeated attacks can result in a depleted aircrafts wing rock or defensive turn (maximum
energy state such that continued maneuvers of 180_).
are unsafe because of ground proximity.
5.1.10.9 Termination of ACM Engagements
5.1.10.7 Fixed Wing Versus Helicopter and
Helicopter Versus Helicopter ACM Altitude a. ACM shall cease when:
Restrictions
(1) Any training rule is violated.
a. No fixed-wing (F/W) high AOA/slow-speed
maneuvering below 10,000 feet AGL is authorized. (2) “Knock it off/terminate” is called by any
aircrew or controller.
b. The following are the minimum altitudes for
aircraft by type engagement: (3) Any dangerous situation develops or there is
a loss of situational awareness.
(1) Helicopter versus helicopter — 100 feet AGL
both aircraft. (4) Any out-of-control flight situation develops.
(2) Helicopter versus F/W (low attack angle 0° to (5) Radio failure by any aircraft.
10°) — 100 feet AGL, 500 feet AGL
respectively. (6) Bingo fuel state is reached.
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(7) Training objectives have been accomplished. required for simulated instrument flight in multipiloted
aircraft if adequate cockpit visual lookout cannot be
(8) An unbriefed aircraft enters the engagement maintained. Visual lookout is considered adequate:
area and is detrimental to flight safety.
a. For side-by-side seating configurations, when
(9) When an aircraft rocks its wings (fixed or two crewmen in addition to and having positive
rotary). communication with the pilot are aboard. One
crewman must be in a suitable position to monitor
the flight instruments and both crewmen together
b. At the completion of engagement, aircraft shall
must be able to clear the aircraft from potential
maneuver appropriately to deconflict with all
midair collision hazards.
other aircraft and should extend beyond visual
range prior to any reattack, consistent with the
briefed training objectives. The intent is to b. For tandem seating configurations, when the
prevent visual repositioning and repeated attacks vision-restricting device is being used only in the
against defending aircraft that are pursuing a rear seat.
different mission.
5.1.11.2 Chase Aircraft Position and
c. All ACM participants have responsibility for Communication. The chase plane should fly in a
termination of ACM training engagements when position 500 feet aft and 500 feet to either side of the
a dangerous or rapidly deteriorating situation is aircraft being chased so as to ensure clearance in all
recognized. quadrants. Positive communication must be maintained
at all times between the two aircraft and any controlling
agency. If communication is lost, the pilot practicing
d. “Knock it off” means that all participating
simulated instruments shall immediately go contact and
elements in an exercise shall cease maneuvering.
remain contact until positive communication is
Terminate applies to individual elements or
reestablished.
engagements within an overall exercise and
means the individual units involved in a localized
engagement shall cease maneuvering for that 5.1.11.3 Altitude Limitations. Pilots of single-
particular engagement without knocking off the seat aircraft may not use a vision restricting device
entire exercise. After terminating a localized below 1,000 feet AGL except on a precision approach.
engagement, the affected aircraft are free to The vision restricting device may be used down to
pursue additional missions within the exercise in 500 feet AGL. In single-piloted aircraft, with dual sets
accordance with prebriefed instructions. Knock it of flight controls and in multipiloted aircraft, a vision
off calls shall be acknowledged via UHF radio restricting device may be used by one pilot for
calls by all participating pilots using individual simulated instrument takeoffs and down to minimums
call signs. for the approach being flown, provided the other pilot
is NATOPS qualified in model. Helicopters equipped
with automatic hover equipment are specifically
waived from simulated instrument altitude restrictions
during low level ASW/ SAR training, provided the pilot
not on the controls is NATOPS qualified in model.
High midair collision potential exists fol-
lowing “Knock it off” calls. 5.1.12 Formation Flying
5.1.11 Simulated Instrument Flight 5.1.12.1 General. Formation flying is authorized

only for units and types of aircraft for which a valid
5.1.11.1 Chase Aircraft Requirement. A chase requirement exists. Appropriate commanders shall
aircraft shall be used for all simulated instrument flight ensure issuance of and adherence to specific instruc-
in single-piloted aircraft when a vision restricting tions and standard operating procedures for all aspects
device is being used. A chase plane shall also be of formation flying.
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5.1.12.2 Preflight. The formation leader shall exe- as a nonstandard formation (radar trail departure) when
cute one flight plan for the entire formation and shall: existing weather conditions are other than prescribed in
paragraph 5.1.12.4 and that nonstandard formation has
a. Sign the flight plan form as pilot in command. been approved by the ATC Facility responsible for
providing instrument separation (i.e., departure control,
b. Ensure that all pilots are briefed on en route ARTCC).
weather and navigational aids.
5.1.12.5 Joining Formations. Unless specifi-
c. Ensure that each pilot holds a valid instrument cally ordered, a single aircraft shall not join a formation
rating if any portion of flight is to be conducted in the air. One formation shall not join another
under IMC. formation. The order for joining formation in the air
shall be given prior to takeoff of the aircraft concerned
d. Ensure that a flight leader formation brief is or by radio, and the leader of the formation to be joined
conducted to include, but not to be limited to, loss shall be informed that the order has been given.
of sight, lost communication, inadvertent IMC, Exceptions to this paragraph may be made when the
and emergency procedures. leader of a formation signals another aircraft to join the
formation.
e. Ensure that necessary maps, charts, and publica-
tions are in the possession of each pilot. When about to join a formation, the pilot of a single
aircraft or leader of other formations shall approach
f. Ensure that formation integrity is maintained in their formation position from a safe altitude and from
flight. the side. They shall not take their final position until
their presence has been acknowledged by the leader of
5.1.12.3 Formation Takeoffs. Section takeoffs the formation to be joined.
for fixed-wing aircraft of similar performance are
authorized only for units and types of aircraft whose Whenever a lead change is required in a formation
military missions require formation flying, including of two or more aircraft, it will be accomplished in an
essential pilot training. On ground roll, safe lateral unambiguous manner. Pilots shall ensure that both
separation shall be maintained (in event of blown tire, aircraft exchanging the lead are aware of the change
aborted takeoff, etc.) with leading aircraft on downwind through positive acknowledgment by visual signals or
side (if crosswind exists). Differences in flying charac- voice transmissions.
teristics, especially stall speeds because of gross weight
and/or configuration, shall be considered. 5.1.12.6 Approach Criteria for Aircraft in
Formation
Note
Lateral separation for required minimum a. Instrument approaches with or without intent to
interval takeoff (MITO) shall be governed land in IMC by formations of more than two
by local directives. aircraft are not authorized. Penetration of IMC to
obtain VMC by formations of more than two
aircraft is authorized.
5.1.12.4 Instrument Departures. Two-plane
formation for subsequent flight into instrument condi-
b. Formation flights shall not commence an instru-
tions is authorized provided the weather (ceiling and ment approach when the reported weather is less
visibility) is at or above the published circling mini- than circling minimums for the runway in use. In
mums for the runway in use. In the event a circling the event a circling approach is not authorized, the
approach is not authorized, ceiling and visibility must ceiling and visibility must be at least 1,000 feet
be at least 1,000 feet and 3 statute miles. and 3 statute miles. Once an approach has been
commenced, leaders may, at their discretion,
5.1.12.4.1 Radar Trail Departures. For aircraft continue the approach in formation to the mini-
equipped with operable air-to-air radar capability, mums prescribed in paragraph 5.3.4 for the type
formations of up to four aircraft are authorized to depart aircraft being flown.
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c. Whenever feasible, aircraft making section instru- legally followed by applying the appropriate visibility and
ment penetrations/approaches should transition to cloud clearance criteria. That prerogative should be
landing configuration above the overcast whenever exercised with reasonable restraint. The established
existing weather is below VFR minimums. Aircraft weather criteria are minimums. The pilot should allow a
in formation shall not obtain interval by slowing to greater margin of safety when operational requirements
less than normal approach speed by “S” turning. If permit, particularly in terminal areas or when reduced
safe landing interval cannot otherwise be obtained, visibility or cloud conditions make flight under VFR
a waveoff shall be executed. When landing interval questionable. Pilots shall file and retain an IFR clearance
will result in two or more aircraft on the runway at to the maximum extent practicable consistent with
the same time, staggered landings on alternate sides mission accomplishment. (See paragraphs 5.3.1 and 6.4.)
of the runway shall be made. When crosswind
conditions dictate or when centerline landings are 5.2.3 See and Avoid. The see-and-avoid concept
preferred, landing interval shall be the same as that applies to visual flight conditions, thus eliminating the
required for aircraft proceeding independently. need for specific route clearance from ATC agencies
under most circumstances. Since pilots are responsible
d. Formation approaches by aircraft of markedly for their own separation from other aircraft, conditions
different approach performance characteristics must exist that permit ample opportunity to see and
are not recommended. avoid other air traffic and maintain obstruction clear-
ance. The following measures shall serve as additional
e. Formation touch-and-go landings are prohibited.
precautions when separation is maintained through the
see-and-avoid concept, provided no degradation of the
5.1.12.7 Dissimilar Formation Flight. Pilots assigned mission will result.
involved should perform a preflight brief delineating all
aspects of the pending formation flight. Items to be
a. Excepting single-seat aircraft, electronic equip-
briefed in addition to those identified above shall
ment such as airborne radar should be used where
include items peculiar to either aircraft community
feasible.
(e.g., limitations/capabilities/hazards affecting the
flight/ rendezvous/joinup/separation).
b. Where available, radar advisory service shall be
requested especially when VFR flight is required
5.1.12.8 Unplanned Formation Flight. In the through high-density traffic areas.
event unscheduled formation flight becomes necessary,
every attempt shall be made by the aircrew involved to
conduct a sufficient in-flight brief prior to joinup. 5.2.4 Weather Minimums. Within airspace
where FAR, Part 91, pertains, cloud clearance and
visibility minimums shown in Figure 5-1 shall
5.2 VISUAL FLIGHT RULES PROCEDURES prevail throughout a VFR flight. In addition, ceiling
and visibility minimums within Class B, C, D, or E
5.2.1 Compliance With Directives. The pilot in surface areas must be at least 1,000 feet and 3 statute
command shall ascertain that the contemplated flight miles. If more stringent VFR minimums have been
can be conducted in accordance with the visual flight established for the point of departure or destination,
requirements of FAR, other governing regulations, and as noted in the supplementary airport remarks section
flight rules set forth in this instruction. Visual meteoro- of the DOD FLIP AP/1, AP/2, AP/3, or AP/4 then
logical conditions are the flight weather conditions that ceiling and visibility must be at or above those
permit military aircraft operations under VFR. If minimums in the applicable Class B, C, D, or E
weather conditions are not VMC, military aircraft surface area. Existing and forecast weather must be
operations must be either under special VFR or IFR such as to permit VFR operations for the entire
(excluding special military operations). duration of the flight. Destination weather shall be at
least 1,000-foot ceiling and 3-statute mile visibility
5.2.2 Judgment. Although the choice of flight rules (or such higher minimums as noted in the supplemen-
to be followed is normally dictated by weather and tary airport remarks section of the DOD FLIP AP/1,
mission considerations, sound judgment plays a most AP/2, AP/3, or AP/4) and forecast to remain at or
important role. There are occasions when VFR may be above those minimums during the period 1 hour
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before ETA until 1 hour after ETA. Exceptions to the 5.2.6 Additional Requirements.
minimums are as follows:
a. Except when necessary for takeoff and landing or
a. Deviations under FAR 91.157, Special VFR when the mission of the flight requires otherwise,
Weather Minimums, are permitted except at those flights in fixed-wing aircraft shall not be con-
airports where special VFR is not authorized in ducted below an altitude of 500 feet above the
fixed-wing aircraft. For special VFR within terrain or surface of the water.
controlled airspace, the pilot must obtain authori-
zation from air traffic control; ceiling must be a b. For aircraft to operate on a VFR clearance above
minimum of 500 feet; visibility must be a broken clouds or an overcast, climb to and descent
minimum of 1 statute mile; aircraft must remain from such on top flight shall be made in
clear of clouds, and (except for CNATRA helicop- accordance with VFR and aircraft shall be
ter operations) the pilot and aircraft must be equipped and pilots qualified for instrument
certified for instrument flight. Aviation com- flight.
manding officers in the chain of command may
c. A simulated instrument approach to an airport for
authorize tilt-rotors in helicopter conversion
which an approved instrument approach exists
mode and helicopter special VFR flights in
shall not be commenced until prior approval has
conditions below 500 feet/1 mile for missions of
been obtained from the appropriate approach
operational necessity. The authority granted by
control or, in the case of nonapproach control
this paragraph shall not be delegated.
locations, the airport traffic control tower. At
nontower airports, the associated flight service
b. Outside of controlled airspace, tilt-rotors in
station, if applicable, shall be notified of the
helicopter conversion mode and helicopters may
simulated instrument approach.
be operated below 1,200 feet AGL, clear of
clouds, when the visibility is less than 1 statute 5.3 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES AND
mile if operated at a speed that allows the pilot POSITIVE CONTROL PROCEDURES
adequate opportunity to see and avoid other air
traffic and maintain obstacle clearance. 5.3.1 General Requirements
Note 5.3.1.1 IFR Filing and Positive Control. To

decrease the probability of midair collisions, all flights
FLIP General Planning, Chapter 6 (Interna- in naval aircraft shall be conducted in accordance with
tional Rules and Procedures), outlines the IFR to the maximum extent practicable. This shall
general flight rules for operation of military include all point-to-point and round-robin flights using
aircraft in airspace where FAR 91 does not Federal airways and other flights or portions thereof,
apply. such as flights to and from target or operating areas
accessible through IFR filing. All other flights shall be
5.2.5 Weather Conditions Precluding VFR conducted under positive control to the maximum
Flight. When weather conditions encountered en extent possible. This shall apply in the following areas:
route preclude compliance with visual flight rules, the
pilot in command shall take appropriate action as a. In the airspace over the United States and adjacent
follows to: coastal waters within the 12-mile limit.
a. Alter route of flight so as to continue under VFR b. Within offshore operating areas of CONUS and
conditions or Alaska outward to the limit of the domestic Air
Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC), airspace
in the Hawaiian Islands, and in the San Juan
b. Remain in VFR conditions until a change of flight
Domestic Control Area.
plan is filed and IFR clearance obtained or
c. Airspace in the vicinity of other U.S. territories
c. Remain in VFR conditions and land at a suitable and overseas airfields as prescribed by local area
alternate. commander policies.
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AIRSPACE FLIGHT VISIBILITY DISTANCE FROM CLOUDS
CLASS A NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE
CLASS B 3 STATUTE MILES CLEAR OF CLOUDS
CLASS C 500 FEET BELOW

3 STATUTE MILES 1,000 FEET ABOVE
2,000 FEET HORIZONTAL
CLASS D 3 STATUTE MILES 500 FEET BELOW

1,000 FEET ABOVE
CLASS E 3 STATUTE MILES 500 FEET BELOW

LESS THAN 10,000 FEET MSL 1,000 FEET ABOVE
AT OR ABOVE 10,000 MSL 5 STATUTE MILES 1,000 FEET BELOW

1,000 FEET ABOVE
1 STATUTE MILE HORIZONTAL
CLASS G
1,200 FEET OR LESS ABOVE
THE SURFACE (REGARDLESS
OF MSL ALTITUDE)
DAY, EXCEPT AS 1 STATUTE MILES CLEAR OF CLOUDS

PROVIDED IN w91.155(b)
NIGHT, EXCEPT AS 3 STATUTE MILES 500 FEET BELOW
PROVIDED IN w91.155(b)
1,000 FEET ABOVE
MORE THAN 1,200 FEET

ABOVE THE SURFACE BUT
LESS THAN 10,000 FEET MSL
DAY 1 STATUTE MILES 500 FEET BELOW

1,000 FEET ABOVE
NIGHT 3 STATUTE MILES 500 FEET BELOW

1,000 FEET ABOVE
MORE THAN 1,200 FEET 5 STATUTE MILES 1,000 FEET BELOW

ABOVE THE SURFACE AND
1,000 FEET ABOVE
AT OR ABOVE 10,000 FEET
MSL 1 STATUTE MILE HORIZONTAL
Figure 5-1. Basic VFR Flight Minimums
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Note 5.3.1.6 Minimum Altitude

D Commanding officers shall ensure com-
a. When out of controlled airspace and only when
pliance with the intent and spirit of this the mission of the flight requires otherwise, an
requirement and shall scrutinize all flight aircraft shall not be flown less than 1,000 feet
operations as to mission and purpose to above the highest terrain, surface of the water, or
assure they are conducted in accordance obstacle within 22 miles of the intended line of
with IFR or positive control to the flight.
maximum extent practicable without
mission degradation. b. When out of controlled airspace and over desig-
nated mountainous terrain, as shown in appropri-
ate DOD FLIPs, an aircraft shall not be flown less
D Global positioning system (GPS) shall than 2,000 feet above the highest terrain or
not be used as the means of navigation to obstacle within 22 miles of the intended line of
file or fly in the National Airspace flight.
System unless that aircraft has been
certified for GPS use in the National c. In controlled airspace, an aircraft shall not be
Airspace System. flown at less than the minimum en route altitude
or the altitude specified by the agency exercising
control over the airspace concerned when operat-
D Aircrew operating in visual conditions
ing in IFR conditions.
under IFR should be aware that they are
in a see and avoid environment. ATC d. Authorized missions may be flown at lower
provides separation only from other IFR altitudes than specified above when operating on
aircraft. published IFR military training routes (IRs) that
have been developed in accordance with OPNA-
VINST 3722.33 (FAA Order 7610.4, Special
5.3.1.2 Waiving IFR Requirement. Where VFR
Military Operations).
conditions exist, pilots may waive this requirement for
specific flights when necessary to circumnavigate or 5.3.2 Aircraft Equipment Requirements. Pre-
otherwise avoid severe weather or when dictated by an flight procedures will be established and monitored to
in-flight emergency. assure that communication, navigation, and identifica-
tion equipments required for the flight are operative at
takeoff. Preflight/in-flight malfunctions of such equip-
5.3.1.3 ATC Clearance Requirement. Flights
ment shall be construed as adequate cause to cancel/
shall not be made in IFR conditions within controlled abort missions other than those of operational necessity.
airspace until an ATC clearance has been obtained. The pilot shall ensure that ATC is advised of any
limitations of the pilot’s aircraft and equipment that will
necessitate special handling.
5.3.1.4 Instrument or Composite Flight
Plan. An instrument or composite (VFR/IFR) flight
5.3.2.1 Instrument Flight Equipment
plan shall be filed for all flights that may reasonably
expect to encounter in-flight IFR conditions during any
a. The pitot heater and all vacuum pressure or
portion of the planned route. The VFR portion of the
electrical sources for the pilot flight instruments
flight shall meet VFR criteria set forth in paragraph 5.2. must operate satisfactorily.
b. The aircraft shall be equipped with the following

5.3.1.5 Compliance With Directives. The pilot
instruments in proper operating condition:
in command shall ascertain that the clearance requested
is in accordance with the instrument flight requirements (1) Airspeed indicator
of FAR, other governing regulations, and flight rules set
forth in this instruction. (2) Altimeter
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(3) Turn-and-slip indicator Therefore, current military GPS is not

authorized for supplemental, primary,
(4) A clock displaying hours, minutes, and sec- or sole means of air navigation for
onds with a sweep-second pointer or digital instrument flight in controlled airspace.
readout Commercial FAA approved GPS naval
aircraft integration is authorized for use
(5) Attitude indicator up to the level of navigation approved by
the FAA. Specific procedures are con-
(6) Magnetic compass with current calibration tained in appropriate NATOPS manuals.
card
D Navigation with handheld receivers dur-
(7) Heading indicator or gyrostabilized magnetic ing instrument conditions is prohibited.
compass
5.3.2.3 Instrument Navigation Packet. The
(8) Vertical speed indicator. following items constitute the minimum required
articles to be included in instrument navigation packets.
c. Aircraft shall be equipped with deicing or icing Additional items may be included when required by
control equipment for sustained or continuous local operating procedures.
flight in known or forecast icing conditions.
a. Appropriate FLIPs
d. Navigation lights must operate satisfactorily.
b. Navigation computer
5.3.2.2 Communication, Navigation, Identi-
fication (CNI) Equipment c. Navigation flight log forms
a. The aircraft shall have two-way radio commu- d. Appropriate aeronautical charts.
nication equipment and operating navigation
equipment required for the en route and approach 5.3.3 Instrument Departures
navigation aids to be used and on which the
clearance is predicated. 5.3.3.1 Takeoff Minimums
b. Pilots planning to operate in or through areas that a. Special instrument rating — No takeoff ceiling or
require special communication frequencies shall visibility minimums apply. Takeoff shall depend
ensure that the frequencies are available in the on the judgment of the pilot and urgency of
aircraft. flights.
c. A functioning radar beacon transponder is Note

required for flight in airspace where FAR specify Only an Aircraft Commander with a special
such equipment. instrument rating, who is also on the flight
controls, is authorized to make departures
d. When operating with a servoed altimeter below from an airfield when weather conditions are
FL 180, use either the STANDBY or RESET below minimum.
mode and use only the RESET mode when
operating above FL 180. b. Standard instrument rating — Published mini-
mums for the available non-precision approach,
e. Any GPS receiver may be used as an aid to visual but not less than 300-foot ceiling and 1-statute
navigation only. mile visibility. When a precision approach
compatible with installed and operable aircraft
Note equipment is available, with published minimums
D Current military GPS avionics have less than 300/1, takeoff is authorized provided the
neither an integrity monitoring capability weather is at least equal to the precision approach
nor a navigation waypoint database. minimums for the landing runway in use, but in no
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case when the weather is less than 200-foot ceiling 5.3.4.2 Non-Precision Approach Criteria.
and 1/2-statute-mile visibility/ 2,400-foot runway Minimums for a non-precision approach are 300–1 or
visual range (RVR). as published. For helicopter and tiltrotor minimums see
paragraph 5.3.4.1.
5.3.3.2 Departure Procedure (DP). At loca-
tions where DPs are available, pilots are encouraged to 5.3.4.3 Approach Criteria for Multipiloted
utilize them for each IFR departure, provided no Aircraft. When reported weather is at or below
unacceptable flight degradation will ensue. An published landing minimums for the approach to be
appropriate DP procedure should be selected during conducted, an approach shall not be commenced in
preflight planning for pilots to realize the greatest
multipiloted aircraft unless the aircraft has the capabil-
benefit from standardization of instrument departures
ity to proceed to a suitable alternate in the event of a
and to have a clear course of action to follow in the event
missed approach.
of communication failure.
5.3.4.4 Approach Criteria for Single-Piloted

Note
Aircraft
For formation instrument departures and
approach procedures, see paragraph 5.1.12.
a. An instrument approach shall not be commenced if
the reported weather is below published minimums
5.3.4 Instrument Approaches and Landing for the type approach being conducted. When a
Minimums turbojet en route descent is to be executed, the
approach is considered to commence when the
5.3.4.1 General. Approved instrument approach aircraft descends below the highest initial penetra-
procedures for use at other than U.S. airports are tion altitude established in high altitude instrument
published in DOD FLIPs (Terminal). For U.S. airports, approach procedures for the destination airport.
approved instrument approach procedures are Once an approach has been commenced, pilots may,
published in DOD FLIPs (Terminal) or other similar at their discretion, continue the approach to the
type publications. For straight-in approaches, pilots approved published landing minimums as shown in
shall use RVR, if available, to determine if visibility the appropriate FLIP for the type approach being
meets the weather criteria for approaches, which are conducted. Absolute minimums for a single-piloted
published in DOD FLIP Terminal Approach Proce- aircraft executing a precision approach are 200-foot
dures. Prevailing visibility shall be used for circling ceiling/height above touchdown (HAT) and visibil-
approach criteria. Helicopters and tilt-rotor-required ity 1/2-statute-mile/2,400 feet RVR or published
visibility minimum may be reduced to one-half the minimums, whichever is higher. For helicopter and
published visibility minimum for Category A aircraft, tiltrotor minimums see paragraph 5.3.4.1.
but in no case may it be reduced to less than one-fourth
mile or 1,200 feet RVR. Helicopter procedures visibil- b. Single-piloted aircraft that are configured for and
ity may not be reduced. Helicopter procedures and
assigned all-weather missions with side-by-side
reduced Category A visibility recognize the unique
seating occupied by the pilot in command and an
maneuvering capability of the helicopter and tilt-rotor
assisting NFO may operate within the same filing,
are based on airspeeds not exceeding 90 knots on final
clearance, and approach criteria specified above
approach.
for multipiloted aircraft provided:
Note (1) The assisting NFO is instrument qualified in

Determination that existing weather/visibil- accordance with this instruction and NATOPS
ity is adequate for approach/landing is the qualified in the model aircraft in which NFO
responsibility of the pilot. duties are being performed.
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(2) Cockpit configuration is such that the assist- b. Position or identification of the aircraft is in
ing NFO can: doubt.
(a) Monitor the pilot flight instruments c. Radar contact is lost or a malfunctioning radar is
suspected.
(b) Monitor and control communication
d. Field conditions, conflicting traffic, or other
(c) Assist the pilot in acquiring the runway unsafe conditions observed from the tower pre-
visually. vent approach completion.
5.3.4.5 Criteria for Continuing Instrument 5.3.4.7 Execution of the Missed Approach.
Approaches to a Landing. Pilots shall not
descend below the prescribed minimum descent alti- a. Execution of the missed approach by the pilot is
tude (MDA) or continue an approach below the decision not necessary for paragraphs 5.3.4.6.a through
height (DH) unless they have the runway environment 5.3.4.6.c above if the pilot has the runway or
approach/runway lights in sight. In these cases,
in sight and in their judgment a safe landing can be
controller phraseology shall be: “(reason). If
executed, either straight-in or from a circling approach,
runway/approach lights/runway lights are not in
whichever is specified in their clearance.
sight, execute missed approach (alternate instruc-
tions).” Reasons may include radar contact lost,
a. Precision Approaches — A missed approach shall too high/low for safe approach, or too far right/left
be executed immediately upon reaching the deci- for safe approach.
sion height unless the runway environment is in
sight and a safe landing can be made. On precision b. Execution of the missed approach is mandatory
radar approaches, the pilot may expect control for paragraph 5.3.4.6.d above. Controller phrase-
instructions until over landing threshold; course and ology is “Execute missed approach,” and the
glidepath information given after decision height reason for the order (i.e., Aircraft ahead of you has
shall be considered advisory in nature. taken the arresting gear); or the controller may
issue instructions to climb and maintain a specific
b. Non-precision Approaches — A missed approach altitude and fly a specified heading and the reason
shall be executed immediately upon reaching the for such instructions.
missed approach point if visual reference is not
established and/or a landing cannot be accom- Note
plished. If visual reference is lost while circling to Pilots may execute a missed approach at
land from a published instrument approach, the their own discretion at any time.
missed approach specified for that particular proce-
dure must be followed. To become established on 5.3.4.8 Practice Approaches. The provisions of
the prescribed missed approach course, the pilot this section are not intended to preclude a single-piloted
should make an initial climbing turn toward the aircraft from executing practice approaches (no landing
landing runway and continue the turn until he/she is intended) at a facility where weather is reported below
established on the missed approach course. published minimums when operating with an appropri-
ate ATC clearance. The facility in question must not be
5.3.4.6 Final Approach Abnormalities During filed destination or alternate and the weather at the filed
Radar Approaches. The controller shall issue destination and alternate must meet the filing criteria for
instructions to execute a missed approach or to climb an instrument clearance as set forth in this instruction.
and maintain a specific altitude and fly a specified
course whenever the completion of a safe approach is 5.3.4.9 Tower/Approach Control Responsibili-
questionable because one or more of the following ties. A Navy or Marine Corps tower/approach con-
conditions exist: trol facility serving an airport shall keep the pilot
informed of the latest reported weather and actual field
a. Safe limits are exceeded or radical aircraft conditions. Every effort shall be made to inform the
deviations are observed. pilot as well as the controller (in case of radar
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approaches) of the most current ceiling, runway (FOD) and/or gust damage to their own and other
visibility, surface wind, and runway conditions. That is aircraft.
particularly important during periods of rapidly chang-
ing weather conditions such as fog, snow, and other 5.4.2 Helicopter/Tilt-Rotor Terrain Flight
phenomena that reduce visibility and braking action. Operations. Terrain flights (low level, contour, nap
of the Earth (NOE)) shall be conducted only as
Note operational necessity dictates, in training scenarios
executed within designated training areas, or as pub-
Certain naval air traffic controllers certified lished procedures and clearances prescribe.
in accordance with the guidance contained in
NATOPS Air Traffic Control Manual are 5.4.3 Helicopter/Tilt-Rotor Night Hover
authorized to record and disseminate chang- Operation Over Water. Night/low visibility hover
ing tower visibility observations directly to operations over water shall be conducted using aircraft
the pilot when prevailing visibility is less equipped with operable automatic hover systems (i.e.,
than 4 miles. coupler/Doppler/AFCS equipment) on all occasions
when a natural horizon visible from the cockpit is not
5.4 HELICOPTER/TILT-ROTOR OPS available to assist the pilot in establishing/maintaining
a stable hover.
5.4.1 Helicopter/Tilt-Rotor Operations in
5.5 REDUCING FLIGHT-RELATED
Class B, C, or D Airspace
DISTURBANCES
5.4.1.1 Tower Clearance. When operating 5.5.1 Annoyance to Civilians and
within class B, C, or D airspace, either tower frequency Endangering Private Property. Flights of naval
or an appropriate control frequency shall be monitored aircraft shall be conducted so that a minimum of
at all times. annoyance is experienced by persons on the ground. It
is not enough for the pilot to be satisfied that no person
5.4.1.2 Autorotations. Practice autorotations is actually endangered. Definite and particular effort
shall be conducted within the limits of the field shall be taken to fly in such a manner that individuals
boundary over a surface upon which a full autorotation do not believe they or their property are endangered.
can be safely completed and that is readily accessible to The following specific restrictions apply in view of the
crash, rescue, and firefighting equipment. Practice particularly unfavorable effect of the fear, extreme
autorotations shall require the specific approval of the annoyance, and damage that can be inflicted.
tower.
5.5.1.1 Noise Sensitive Areas. Breeding farms,
resorts, beaches, and those areas designated by the U.S.
5.4.1.3 Altitude. Helicopter/tilt-rotor flights within Department of Interior as national parks, national
class B, C, or D airspace shall be in accordance with the monuments, and national recreational areas are exam-
local Air Operations Manual. Where no other guidance is ples of noise sensitive areas.
provided, pilots of helicopters and tilt-rotors (which are
operated in conversion mode) shall not exceed 500 feet 5.5.1.2 Noise Sensitive and Wilderness
AGL unless specifically cleared by the tower or other Areas. These areas shall be avoided when at alti-
control agency. Pilots shall avoid flying over areas at tudes of less than 3,000 feet AGL except when in
altitudes where their rotor or prop-rotor wash could result compliance with an approved:
in damage to aircraft, property, or personnel. Tilt-rotors in
a. Traffic or approach pattern
airplane mode shall comply with fixed wing procedures.
b. VR or IR route
5.4.1.4 Ground Operations. Air taxi/ground
c. Special use airspace.
operations shall be conducted with sufficient horizontal
separation to preclude damage to aircraft, property, or Noise sensitive areas shall be avoided in the
personnel. Pilots shall operate with the minimum development of IR and VR routes and additional special
required power while on the ground and shall be use airspace unless the 3,000-foot criteria can be
particularly alert to prevent foreign object damage observed.
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5.5.1.3 Aerial Refueling. Aerial refueling over traffics intentions or does not have the traffic in sight,
densely populated areas shall be avoided whenever the passenger-carrying aircraft may take abrupt, evasive
possible. actions in response to a TCAS Resolution Advisory.
This could cause injury to those on board the passenger-
5.5.1.4 External Stores/Cargo. Pilots carrying carrying aircraft. TCAS is activated by transponder
external stores/cargo shall avoid overflying populated when aircraft are squawking mode “S” or “C.” TCAS
areas whenever possible. provides a protected volume of airspace around an
aircraft. The dimensions of this airspace are not based
5.5.1.5 Temporary Flight Restrictions. Air- on actual distance but rather on the time to closest point
craft shall not be operated within an area designated by of approach (CPA). Thus, the size of the protected
a NOTAM within which temporary flight restrictions volume depends on relative closure rate. Generally, the
apply except as permitted in FAR 91.137. system begins to alert the flightcrew of a potential
conflict when targeted aircraft are within 6 nm and
5.5.1.6 Flat Hatting. Flat hatting or any maneu- 1,200 feet vertically of the TCAS-equipped aircraft.
vers conducted at low altitude and/or a high rate of The system is designed to operate out to a maximum of
speed for thrill purposes over land or water are 14 nm and identifies possible conflicting air traffic in
prohibited. three basic ways:
5.5.2 Disturbance of Wildlife a. Tracking TCAS alerts the crew to all targets
(transponder equipped) within range of the TCAS
5.5.2.1 General. Commanding officers of aviation equipment.
units shall take steps to prevent aircraft from frightening
wild fowl or driving them from their feeding grounds.
b. Traffic Advisory (TA) TCAS declares a targeted
When it is necessary to fly over known wild fowl
aircraft an intruder. The flightcrew is alerted that
habitations, an altitude of at least 3,000 feet shall be
vertical separation will be less than 1,200 feet at
maintained, conditions permitting. During hunting
CPA.
season, pilots shall avoid flying near wildlife haunts
except as noted above.
c. Resolution Advisory (RA) TCAS declares a
5.5.2.2 Firing. Firing at large fish, whales, or any targeted aircraft as a threat. The crew is com-
wildlife inhabiting the land or sea is prohibited. manded to change the altitude of their aircraft to
provide vertical separation from the targeted
5.5.3 Zooming of Vessels. Restrictions on aircraft.
zooming are not intended to hamper standardized
shipping/ASW surveillance rigging and photography 5.5.5 Avoidance of Installations Important to
procedures as defined in appropriate fleet operating Defense. Although a “special use airspace” desig-
instructions. nation has not been assigned to all ammunition depots,
magazines, oil refineries, and other plants considered
5.5.4 Avoidance of Commercial Carriers and important to national defense, naval aircraft shall avoid
Aircraft of Civil Registry. At a minimum, such flying over such areas when their location is known.
aircraft shall be avoided by a margin of at least 500 feet
vertically or 1 mile laterally unless ordered otherwise
by competent air traffic control authority. Under no 5.5.6 Jettisoning Fuel. Whenever practicable,
circumstances shall aircraft be flown erratically or fuel shall not be jettisoned (dumped) below an altitude
aerobatically in the close vicinity of civil aircraft. Civil of 6,000 feet above the terrain. Should weather or
aircraft carrying 10 or more passengers are equipped emergency conditions dictate jettisoning at a lower
with Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System altitude, every effort shall be made to avoid populated
(TCAS). TCAS may activate when it detects an aircraft areas. When under positive control, the pilot in
within 1,200 feet vertically, and 6 nm horizontally. If command should advise the air traffic control facility
the passenger-carrying aircraft is not aware of the that fuel will be jettisoned.
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5.5.7 Air-to-Air Missile Training Flights. Air- 5.5.8.3 Emergency Jettisoning. Nothing in the
craft carrying live missile components other than above precludes emergency jettisoning of external
guidance and control heads are prohibited from stores through extensive cloud cover; pilots are directly
utilizing piloted aircraft as targets for training unless all responsible for their actions and must take every
participants have been thoroughly briefed on the possible precaution to minimize danger to other aircraft
conduct of the flight. and persons/property on the surface.
5.6 FLAMEOUT APPROACHES

5.5.8 Expenditure of Airborne Stores Through
Extensive Cloud Cover
5.6.1 Actual Flameout Approaches. Actual
flameout approaches shall not be attempted unless it is
5.5.8.1 Naval Commands. Pilots of Navy and impossible/impractical to abandon the aircraft.
Marine Corps aircraft are only authorized to expend
ordnance, fire missiles, or drop other airborne stores 5.6.2 Simulated Flameout Approaches. Sim-
through cloud cover sufficiently extensive to preclude ulated flameout approaches are prohibited, unless specifi-
visual clearance of the air and surface area under the cally authorized by individual NATOPS manuals.
following conditions:
5.7 FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITH NIGHT
a. When operating over the high seas, provided area VISION DEVICES
air and surface clearance can be ensured through
radar surveillance or visual means. The opera- 5.7.1 General. NVDs greatly expand the capabil-
tional commander conducting the exercise is ity and survivability of night tactical flight profiles
responsible for the safeguarding of airborne and flown against modern threats. Flying with NVDs is
surface traffic. The fact that the firing is conducted authorized for units and types of aircraft for which a
in a warning area or that a NOTAM has been valid requirement exists. Appropriate commanders
issued does not relieve the operational com- shall ensure issuance of and adherence to specific
mander of his/her responsibility. instructions and standard operating procedures for all
aspects of NVD flying.
b. When operating over land (including over territo-
rial waters), provided that the firing or drop is 5.7.2 Operating Limitations
conducted within an activated restricted area and
the impact is within a designated surface target/ a. NVD operations using image-intensifying
range. The restricted area controlling authority devices, such as AN/AVS-9, AN/AVS-6, or
must specifically approve such usage and is MXU-810/U (CATSEYEs), shall be conducted in
responsible for coordination of airspace and VMC. Flight in IMC for purposes of conducting
target/range scheduling to ensure protection of standard instrument departures and instrument
other restricted area users and target/range person- approaches is permitted while under positive
nel. The operational commander conducting the radar control. Entering IMC during VFR training
exercise is responsible for ensuring the firing or is prohibited. Inadvertent IMC procedures shall
drops are conducted in the specified airspace and be briefed for all NVD flights.
impact the scheduled surface target/range.
b. Aircraft interior lighting should be NVD compat-
ible to the maximum extent possible.
5.5.8.2 Nonnaval Commands. Nonnaval com-
mands may be authorized to expend ordnance in c. Aircraft exterior lighting shall comply with
restricted or warning area airspace for which Navy or applicable FAA regulations unless exemptions
Marine Corps commands are designated controlling have been approved. However, the anti-collision
authority, provided the criteria specified above are lights need not be lighted when the pilot in
observed and the using service, by written agreement, command determines that, because of operating
assumes complete responsibility for any damages conditions, it would be in the interest of safety to
resulting from such use. turn the lights off. In restricted areas, position
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lights of multiaircraft flights of up to four aircraft navigation, NOE navigation, strike rescue, etc.)
on NVDs may fly with lead through dash threes and should be identified in the appropriate
navigation and anti-collision lights off. If applica- manual/instruction. Simulators may be used to
ble, formation and blade tip lights shall be on at support the training program, but shall not replace
the highest intensity consistent with NVD com- aircraft flight hour requirements.
patibility. The last aircraft in each flight shall have
navigation lights on at the highest intensity h. For NVD training syllabus flights, the pilot in
consistent with NVD compatibility and anti- command (PIC) shall be current for the mission.
collision lights on. For all other flights, both the PIC and copilot shall
meet appropriate currency requirements.
d. Minimum illumination requirements shall be estab- i. Mixing different types of NVDs between aircrew
lished by CNO/CMC for the conduct of NVD within individual aircraft is not authorized. The
training flights/missions. The approved methods of use of AN/AVS-6 and MXU-810/U (CATEYES)
deriving illumination levels are the Solar/Lunar within multiple aircraft flights is authorized.
Almanac Program (SLAP) computer program or as
determined by a CNO/CMC-approved study of the j. Shipboard and ground operation involving
illumination level under various conditions. The groundcrews using NVDs shall be dictated by the
SLAP Computer Program is available on platform NATOPS manual (i.e., CV NATOPS,
the MAWTS-1 (www.tediv.usmc.mil/mawts1), LHA/LHD NATOPS) or the applicable NWP.
NAVOCEANO www.navo.navy.mil) and SIPR-
NET Websites. Illumination levels must be tem- 5.8 OPERATION OF UNMANNED AERIAL
pered with sound judgment and the effects of cloud VEHICLES (UAVS)
cover, humidity, haze, dust, low moon angles, etc.,
5.8.1 General Precautions. The operation of
considered. For characterization purposes, low light
UAVs shall be conducted with due consideration of the
as used in Appendix H, paragraph H.3, is defined as
potential hazard presented when they are out of control.
light level less than 0.0022 lux. Other than low light
Whenever practicable, UAVs shall be operated at such
is defined as light level greater than or equal to
an altitude and on such paths that danger to personnel
0.0022 lux.
and property on the surface is reduced to a minimum. In
operating UAVs, due consideration shall be given to
e. NVD aircrews shall complete an approved NVD
training syllabus and be certified by the com- avoiding other aircraft in flight.
manding officer with a NATOPS flight qualifica- 5.8.2 Specific Operating Limitations. In plan-
tion jacket entry for NVD operations. Training ning and conducting the flightpath to, in, and from
should include demonstrations of the limits to operating areas, all activities operating UAVs shall
NVD capabilities imposed by environmental
select and adhere to those tracks and altitudes that
conditions and human factors. A Night Imaging
completely minimize the possibility of UAVs falling
and Threat Evaluation (NITE) Lab shall be
into a congested area in the event of electronic or
completed for initial qualification and is strongly
material malfunction.
recommended for refresher training.
Aerobatics shall not be performed unless required
f. NVD instructors shall complete an approved NVD for operational exercises of test or evaluation of
IUT training syllabus and be certified by the operational designs.
commanding officer with a NATOPS flight qualifi-
cation jacket entry for NVD instructional flights. 5.8.3 Displays and Demonstrations. Partici-
pation of UAVs in public demonstrations, except for
g. NVD-designated aircrew shall meet currency static display, is prohibited unless expressly authorized
requirements as specified in the individual aircraft by COMNAVAIRFOR.
NATOPS manual, functional wing directives,
and/or the USMC Aviation Training and Readi- 5.8.4 Overall Use and Control. Subject to the
ness manual (MCO 3500.14). Qualification/cur- foregoing instructions and insofar as is practicable, the
rency requirements may vary for different mission use and control of UAVs shall be the same as for piloted
areas, (i.e., shipboard operations, overland aircraft.
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CHAPTER 6
Air Traffic Control

6.1 APPLICABILITY 6.2.4 Taxi Instructions
a. Taxi Clearance. Taxi clearance shall be obtained

This chapter supplements the sources listed in
prior to taxiing. Formation leaders may obtain
paragraph 1.2 and provides additional rules and proce-
taxi clearance for their entire flight. A clearance to
dures of particular importance for the operation and
taxi to the runway authorizes the aircraft to cross
control of naval aircraft. all runways/taxiways that the taxi route intersects
except the assigned takeoff runway. This does not
6.2 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL PROCEDURES authorize the aircraft to enter or cross the assigned
takeoff runway at any point. Ground control shall
clear aircraft from the parking area to the warm-up
6.2.1 Authorized Personnel. Only personnel areas. Pilots shall read back all hold/hold short
properly qualified in accordance with the NATOPS Air instructions received during taxi. Aircraft shall
Traffic Control Manual shall exercise control over remain on ground control while in the warm-up
aircraft exclusive of actual/simulated shipboard or area until cleared to change frequency or until
tactical operations under the control of non-ATC ready for takeoff clearance.
certified personnel.
b. Overtaking. No taxiing aircraft shall overtake or
pass another aircraft except with tower approval.
6.2.2 Control Tower. At airfields with an operat-
ing control tower, the control tower shall exercise c. Taxi Speed. All aircraft shall be taxied at a safe
control of all aircraft operating to, from, or on the rate of speed and under positive control of the
airfield and within class B, C, or D surface area. Prior pilot at all times.
approval from the tower shall be obtained for all taxi,
takeoff, landing, towing, and related operations. Pre- d. Emergencies. When the tower is controlling an
ventive control may be provided to eliminate repeti- aircraft in an emergency, aircraft on the ground
tious, routine approval of pilot action; in that case, the shall taxi clear of the runway. Those on the
controller will issue instructions or advice only if a taxiway shall hold until authorized to proceed. All
situation develops that needs corrective action. Prior to aircraft shall exercise radio discipline for the
preventive control service being provided, appropriate duration of the emergency. Pilots of taxiing
directives shall be issued to ensure that affected ATC aircraft sighting emergency vehicles displaying
personnel and aircraft operators being afforded preven- the flashing red light on the field shall stop and
tive control are aware of the procedures being used. hold their positions until authorized to proceed by
radio or light signals from the tower.
6.2.3 Control of Formation Flights 6.2.5 Departure Instructions
a. ATC Clearance. Aircraft departing on IFR

a. Formation flights shall be controlled/ cleared as a
flight plans will receive their ATC clearance on
single aircraft unless the formation leader requests
ground control or designated clearance delivery
otherwise.
frequency. Departing pilots shall read back clear-
ances differing from the filed flight plan.
b. Responsibility for landing interval between ele-
ments of a formation flight rests with the pilots in b. Takeoff Clearance. Aircraft shall hold well clear
the formation. of the duty runway until cleared by the tower for
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takeoff or position and hold, and the aircrew has but undue delay may result in an emergency. If at any
ensured that there is no conflicting traffic for time the remaining usable fuel supply suggests the need
runway use. Pilots shall read back position and for traffic priority to ensure a safe landing, the pilot shall
hold and hold short instructions. When cleared for declare an emergency and report fuel remaining in
takeoff, aircraft shall take off without undue delay minutes. Both minimum fuel advisories and emergency
or clear the duty runway. fuel state shall be reported each time control is
transferred to a new controller.
c. Unrestricted Climb. An unrestricted climb may
be authorized for such reasons as noise abatement, Note
fuel conservation, reduction of icing, or elimina- Pilots declaring minimum fuel should not
tion of traffic conflicts. An unrestricted climb is expect special handling from FAA controllers.
authorized to climb directly to a cruise/en route
altitude without an interim stop. It does not relieve 6.2.7 Handling of VIP Aircraft
the pilot of the responsibility to comply with
applicable FARs, aircraft NATOPS and wing/ a. Priority. Although priority is not normally
squadron doctrine. Clearance for an unrestricted given to VIP aircraft, controllers may give
climb is not authorization for an aerobatic flight consideration to such aircraft provided safety of
maneuver. other aircraft is not affected. Controllers shall not
request priority from FAA for VIP flights.
d. Frequency Changes. Single-piloted aircraft
shall not be required to change radio frequency b. Estimated Time of Arrival. Persons charged
and/or transponder code settings until reaching an with meeting and making arrangements for VIP
altitude of 2,500 feet above surface except when flights may be embarrassed if such a flight arrives
the aircraft is to level off and operate at an altitude prior to the ETA. Every effort should be made to
below 2,500 feet. In that event, changes will be provide updated ETAs to interested parties.
made after level off. Except in unusual circumstances, pilots of VIP
flights should not arrive prior to the ETA.
e. Intersection Departure. Pilots may be cleared
either at controller discretion or at pilot request for 6.2.8 Approach Instructions. Single-piloted
an intersection departure to expedite air traffic and aircraft arriving on an IFR flight plan shall be provided
reduce delays unless local directives (i.e., Air single frequency approach (SFA) to the maximum
Operations Manual) prohibit use of the applicable extent that communications capabilities and traffic will
intersection. When clearing an aircraft for an permit. Those activities without SFA capabilities shall
intersection departure, controllers shall issue the keep frequency and/or transponder code shifts to an
measured distance from the intersection to the absolute minimum below 2,500 feet above the surface.
runway end. Issuance of the measured usable
runway remaining may be omitted if appropriate 6.3 LANDING INSTRUCTIONS
directives (i.e., Air Operations Manual, letter of
agreement, etc.) are issued to ensure that pilots a. VFR Arrivals. Contact the appropriate control-
and controllers are thoroughly familiar with these ling agency (e.g., approach control, tower, etc.)
procedures, including usable runway length from prior to entering Class B, C, or D airspace. Notify
the applicable intersection. Pilots still retain the the controlling agency as soon as possible after
prerogative to use the full runway length, pro- initial contact of special handling requirements
vided they inform the tower of their intentions. It (e.g., hung ordnance, etc.).
is the pilot’s responsibility to determine that b. Waveoff. A waveoff is mandatory when ordered
sufficient runway length is available to permit a by the control tower, runway duty officer, or
safe takeoff under existing conditions. wheels watch unless the pilot is experiencing an
emergency. The waveoff may be given by radio,
6.2.6 Minimum Fuel. Minimum fuel is an advi- light signals, red flares, or hand/flag signals.
sory term indicating that in the judgment of the pilot the
fuel state is such that no undue delay can be accepted en c. Wheels Down Report. A wheels down report
route to the destination. It is not an emergency situation, shall be given as the aircraft turns onto the base leg
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or after lowering the landing gear on straight-in 6.3.1.1 Aircraft of Other Military Services.
approach. The controller shall remind the pilot to The conditions of paragraph 6.3.1 may also apply to
check wheels down at an appropriate position in aircraft of other military services when such conditions
the pattern unless the pilot has previously reported are agreed to in writing by the cognizant operational
wheels down. commander of the other service and the Navy or Marine
Corps shore facility commander.
d. Lost Communication. If unable to establish
radio communication, comply with the proce- 6.3.2 Procedure for Checking Wheels Down
dures contained in the Flight Information Hand- and Locked. When a pilot has any doubt as to the
book. Flashing of the landing/taxi lights is gear being down and locked, the pilot shall promptly
recommended in addition to the wing rock notify the controlling agency. Further, the pilot should
procedure. request an airborne visual check, preferably by a similar
model aircraft if one is available and such a procedure
6.3.1 Reduced Same Runway Separation. is considered practicable and safe. If not possible, the
Strict adherence to the separation criteria for arriving pilot should request a ground visual check by the most
and departing aircraft set forth in FAA Handbook qualified personnel available (e.g., LOS, RDD, etc.). If
7110.65 may, in some circumstances, cause operation- doubt exists as to gear being down and locked, the pilot
al/training delays and airport congestion. Factors such shall notify the control tower, which will in turn direct
as mission of the facility, airfield design, and aircraft the pilot to perform a low pass in front of the tower for
models being supported may indicate that reduced the purpose of a visual check. Pilots should be aware,
separation standards are feasible and can be applied however, that air traffic control personnel may only
while maintaining adequate margins of safety. Subject comment on the appearance of the landing gear (e.g.,
to prior approval by the immediate senior in the chain wheels appear down). Should doubt exist after a visual
of command, naval aviation shore facility commanders check, crash and rescue equipment shall be available for
are authorized to establish and apply reduced separation precautionary landing. After a landing rollout, the
criteria for Navy and Marine Corps aircraft at the aircraft shall not turn off the runway until ground
airfields under their command with the following personnel have made a visual check of the gear and gear
stipulations: pins have been installed. If a known not locked or up
condition exists, normal crash alert procedures shall be
a. Such action is necessary to meet operational/ instituted.
training requirements.
6.3.3 Runway Braking Action Advisory/
b. In the case of formation instrument approaches,
Condition Readings. ATC facilities shall issue
ceiling and visibility minimums stated in para-
runway braking action advisories when braking action
graph 5.1.12.6 apply.
reports received from pilots or authorized airport
c. Reduced separation criteria are applied only operations personnel indicate braking action is poor or
between aircraft of similar performance character- nil. The Flight Information Handbook contains the
istics or when the preceding aircraft has higher necessary information for converting the numerical
performance than the following. runway condition readings (included in the remarks
portion of the weather sequence) to descriptive terms
d. Prior to application of reduced separation criteria, used in braking action advisories.
appropriate directives are issued delineating the
specific standards to be applied (i.e., distance 6.4 LETTERS OF AGREEMENT
between aircraft using alternate sides of the
runway, distance between aircraft using center- The NATOPS Air Traffic Control Manual contains
line, aircraft model/classes to which reduced procedures for executing letters of agreement between
standards apply, etc.). FAA/USN air traffic control facilities concerning the
control of air traffic. This guidance may also be used by
e. Appropriate measures have been instituted to wings/squadrons in effecting local letters of agreement
ensure that affected ATC personnel and aircraft with FAA facilities. The Navy Representative to the
operators are aware of the criteria being applied. FAA Regional Headquarters (NAVREP) should be
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consulted in these cases. Information copies of local with the appropriate FAA or host nation agency to
letters of agreement not specifically addressed in the prevent air traffic control delays for active missions.
NATOPS Air Traffic Control Manual shall be for- Wing/squadrons that routinely stand alert status at
warded to CNO (N785F) and the appropriate type non-U.S. Navy airfields should execute an appropriate
commander. LOA at those airfields. Items that must be addressed in
LOAs include but are not limited to:
6.5 VITAL MILITARY OPERATIONS
a. Procedures to notify ATC at least 5 minutes prior
6.5.1 Priority. OPNAVINST 3722.30 (Security to the flight to allow for clearing of traffic from the
Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids departure corridor.
(SCATANA)) states there are certain military opera-
b. Provision for ATC release of the active mission
tions vital to national defense. These operations include
aircraft to an appropriate tactical control agency
active air defense interceptor missions, active undersea
upon request with due regard for safety of flight.
warfare missions, and active airborne early warning and
control missions. These operations are to be given c. Provision of Military Assumes Responsibility for
priority over all other military and civil aircraft by Separation of Aircraft (MARSA) within the same
procedural handling by ATC for the particular operation mission. Refer to OPNAVINST 3722.33 (FAA
as specified in coordinated agreements or authoriza- Handbook of Special Military Operations 7610.4).
tions. Joint Letters of Agreement (LOAs) between
naval commands and FAA become the coordinating Prior to signing and implementing any agreement,
agreements specified in SCATANA. the proposed LOA shall be forwarded to the cognizant
force commander for review and approval. NAVREPs
6.5.2 Letters of Agreement. Each naval aviation should be consulted for assistance and advice in
shore activity from which active alert missions are developing or revising joint LOAs and shall be
conducted shall develop and implement a joint LOA provided copies of such agreements.
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CHAPTER 7
Safety
7.1 FLIGHT PRECAUTION 1,500 feet above the terrain or higher when required for
checkflights or training purposes subject to restrictions
7.1.1 General Precautions. Naval aircraft, both contained in the applicable NATOPS manual.
manned and unmanned, including pre-accepted aircraft
and public use aircraft modified by/for the Navy, shall 7.1.1.4 Conduct of Passengers. Passengers
not be operated in a nonstandard configuration or embarked in transport aircraft shall remain in its
outside the limits of NATOPS without airworthiness passenger compartments and shall not enter the pilot or
approval in the form of a flight clearance document (per crew compartments except on specific invitation of the
NAVAIRINST 13034.1) from NAVAIRSYSCOM. aircraft pilot in command.
7.1.1.5 General Flight Personnel/Passenger

7.1.1.1 Conduct of Flight. Pilots shall conduct
Restrictions. Except for emergency or operational
their flights in such a manner as to avoid all unaccept-
necessity, the number of persons aboard naval aircraft
able risks as determined by following the ORM process. engaged in flight operations such as pilot checkout,
Each pilot must exercise prudent judgment and take
night familiarization, carrier qualifications, instrument
proper action (including modifying NATOPS proce-
flying in single-piloted aircraft, or functional check-
dures) when dictated by emergencies that endanger life
flight and evaluation shall be limited to those required
or property. The decision to abandon aircraft should be to properly operate the aircraft and accomplish the
tempered by the pilot’s responsibility for the safety of
assigned mission. When applicable, special precautions
lives that may be endangered by subsequent flight of a
shall be observed in the weight and balance of the
pilotless but controllable aircraft. It is the responsibility
aircraft.
of the pilot/crew to aviate, navigate, and communicate,
in that priority, throughout all aspects of both routine Note
and unusual circumstances.
Simulated emergencies that may affect air-
craft controllability shall not be conducted
7.1.1.2 Liferafts. On overwater flights the number anytime passengers are aboard the aircraft.
of persons in an aircraft shall not exceed capacity of the
liferafts carried except as dictated by operational 7.1.1.6 Operation of Battery Powered
necessity. Devices. Crew/passengers shall not operate elec-
tronic equipment/battery powered devices such as
7.1.1.3 Feathering or Securing Engines. Dur- radios, tape players, razors, calculators, etc., without
ing simulated emergency operations and functional approval of the pilot in command while the aircraft is in
checkflights of multiengine aircraft, no propeller shall flight. Cellular telephones shall not be operated in naval
be fully feathered or engine secured at an altitude below aircraft while airborne.
4,000 feet above the terrain except as follows:
7.1.1.7 Loading/Offloading. Whenever a fixed-
a. Aircraft undergoing test and trials as required by wing aircraft is engaged in loading or offloading of
COMNAVAIRSYSCOM. passengers, the engine(s) on the side of the aircraft from
which loading or offloading is taking place shall
b. Aircraft whose design characteristics include normally be shut down. When the engine(s) cannot be
normal operations with propellers feathered or secured during loading/offloading evolutions without
engines secured below 4,000 feet. adversely affecting the successful completion of the
mission, care shall be taken to ensure that passengers
Four-engine aircraft may operate with one propeller are properly briefed and appropriate safety precautions
feathered or with one engine secured at altitudes of are observed.
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7.1.1.8 Adequate Cockpit Visual Lookout. 7.1.2.3 Starting Procedures. In starting an air-
The pilot in command of a naval aircraft with side-by- craft, all challenges and signals between the person
side cockpit seating arrangement shall be responsible operating the starting device and the person at the
for both seats being occupied at all times. On occasions engine controls shall be clearly understood and so
when either pilots or copilots are absent from their seats, indicated by repetition before action is taken by either
they should be relieved by another pilot or qualified person. Where the engines are started entirely from the
crewmember who will carry out the responsibilities cockpit, the person at the engine controls shall exchange
expected of a lookout. Functional checkflights of signals with a person observing the engine from outside
single-piloted aircraft may be exempt from this provi- the aircraft. In all cases, the propeller or jet intake duct
sion when deemed advisable by the commanding and engine outlet, as applicable, shall be declared all
officer. clear prior to starting. Similarly, the rotor(s) of
helicopters and prop-rotors of a tilt-rotor shall not be
engaged unless the individual in the cockpit is assured
7.1.2 Starting, Turning, and Taxiing by positive signal that the area swept by the rotor(s) or
prop-rotors is “all clear.”
7.1.2.1 Authorized Personnel. Engines shall
not be started without a pilot or designated mechanic in 7.1.2.4 Helicopters/Tilt-Rotors. When the
the pilot seat. See paragraph 7.1.2.4 concerning heli- engine of a helicopter/tilt-rotor is started, the controls
copters/tilt-rotors. should be manned by a qualified helicopter/tilt-rotor
pilot. Commanding officers may authorize certain
specially qualified personnel, other than pilots, to
7.1.2.2 General Prestart Precautions ground test helicopter/tilt-rotor engines and avionics
when a pilot is not available; however, prop-rotors and
a. Before starting an engine, the wheels of the rotors of a tilt-rotor shall not be engaged except by a
aircraft shall be chocked and the parking brake set qualified pilot. Commanding officers of naval aviation
unless a deviation from this requirement is depots and naval facilities may authorize qualified
specifically authorized by the applicable model civilian employees to start engines and engage rotors or
NATOPS manual. prop-rotors for ground system checks. Aircraft security
requirements (e.g., tiedowns, chocks, parking brakes,
etc.) shall be in accordance with applicable NATOPS.
b. Where applicable, intake screens shall be installed
on jet aircraft.
7.1.2.5 Turnup. Before starting an engine for a
c. Prior to starting jet engines, intakes and surround- high power turnup, aircraft other than transport and
ing ground/deck shall be inspected to eliminate patrol class aircraft shall be tied down and placed in
the possibility of FOD. such a manner that the propeller or jet blast will not
cause damage to other aircraft, equipment, or property.
During any ground runup, an outside observer shall be
d. When an engine is started by nonpilot personnel
stationed in such a location as to be in view of the person
for testing and warm-up purposes on aircraft other
at the controls at all times.
than transport and patrol class equipped with
parking brakes, the plane shall be tied down.
7.1.2.6 Taxiing
e. Whenever an engine is started, personnel with
adequate fire extinguishing equipment, if avail- a. When taxiing in the close vicinity of obstructions
able, shall be stationed in the immediate vicinity or other aircraft, a qualified taxi director shall
of the engine but safely clear of intakes or attend the taxiing aircraft as well as other ground
propellers. personnel necessary to ensure safe taxiing.
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Note followed carefully and in their given order to ensure that

The pilot in command is responsible for safe all steps are performed.
taxi clearance from obstacles and other
aircraft. When uncertain of safe taxi clear- Note
ances, stop and utilize appropriate ground In compliance with aircraft military design
personnel prior to continuing to taxi. specifications, most aircraft are provided
with abbreviated takeoff and landing
b. Instructions and use of plane handling signals checklists placarded (or etched) on instru-
appear in NWP 3-04.1M, the Aircraft Signals ment panels. The checklists are an additional
NATOPS Manual, and posters and pamphlets reminder to flight personnel to complete
issued by CNO. All naval activities are directed to required NATOPS manual checklists and
comply with these instructions. serve as a double check on the proper
positioning and status of major aircraft
7.1.3 Takeoff systems.
7.1.3.1 Flight Personnel and Passenger 7.1.4.1 Reclining Seats. Personnel embarked in
Briefing. The pilot in command of a naval aircraft aircraft equipped with seats that have a reclining back
shall ensure that prior to takeoff, flight personnel and shall be instructed to lock the seat in the erect position
passengers are adequately instructed on personal safety for all takeoffs, landings, and emergencies.
and survival equipment and procedures required for the
particular aircraft in which they embark. Pilots of
helicopters and tilt-rotors that embark passengers are
released from briefing responsibilities while engaged in:
a. SAR missions Reclining seats that will not lock in the erect
position shall not be used for passenger
b. Transporting large troop contingents, reconnais- transport.
sance parties, patrols, and outposts during field
problems or when no opportunity is provided for 7.1.5 Power Failure on Multiengine Aircraft
the aircraft to be shutdown after embarkation
7.1.5.1 Twin-Engine Aircraft. In the event of
c. Shipboard operations when landings are power failure or whenever an engine is stopped as a
precluded. precaution on an aircraft that has two engines, the pilot
in command shall land at the nearest suitable airport, in
Under such circumstances, the briefing shall be the terms of time, provided weather conditions, terrain, and
responsibility of the cognizant local commander(s). facilities available indicate that a safe landing can be
accomplished.
7.1.3.2 Loose Articles. Prior to aircraft takeoff,
an inspection shall be made to ensure that no loose 7.1.5.2 Aircraft With Three or More
articles, such as rags, waste, tools, etc., are present that Engines. In the event of a single power failure or
might foul the controls. Articles shall be properly whenever not more than one engine is stopped as a
stowed to prevent their coming adrift and being lost precaution on an aircraft that has three or more engines,
overboard or damaging the aircraft during maneuvers. the pilot in command may proceed to a selected
Care shall be taken to ensure proper load-balance destination if, after considering the following, the pilot
distribution of all weights. in command decides that proceeding to that destination
is as safe as landing at the nearest suitable airport:
7.1.4 Takeoff and Landing Checklists.
NATOPS checklists shall be provided in each aircraft a. The nature of the malfunction and the possible
for mandatory use by pilots to assist them in preparing mechanical difficulties that may occur if flight is
the aircraft for takeoff and landing. They shall be continued.
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b. The altitude, weight, and usable fuel at the time of be properly stowed for quick availability. Responsibil-
engine stoppage. ity for proper security of cargo and equipment lies with
the pilot in command of each aircraft.
c. The terrain and weather conditions en route and at
suitable landing points. 7.1.7.2 Procedures. Ditching and bailout bills
shall be prominently displayed in all multipiloted
d. Possible air traffic congestion at suitable landing aircraft having embarked flight personnel and/or pas-
points. sengers. Frequent drills shall be held to familiarize
flight personnel with these instructions. Ditching and
e. Pilot familiarity with the airport to be used. bailout signals shall be accompanied by simultaneous
parallel announcements on the ICS or public address
7.1.5.3 Reports. Pilots in command shall report system whenever practicable.
in-flight power failures and/or precautionary engine
stoppages that affect safety of flight to the appropriate Note
ground station as soon as practicable and shall keep Bailout bills shall not be required in helicop-
appropriate operational control centers and/or traffic ters; however, strict compliance with the
control facilities advised of their intentions and flight provisions of paragraph 7.1.3 is mandatory.
progress.
7.1.8 Command and Control Communication.
7.1.6 Distress and Emergency Change in the control of aircraft shall be effected in a
positive manner. As a minimum, a simple voice
procedure (ICS or oral) shall be used to effect transfer
7.1.6.1 Distress Procedures. Distress frequen- of control responsibility. Pilots exercising control are
cies, procedures, signals, and call signs may vary responsible until they acknowledge verbally the reliev-
among theaters of operations and are contained in ing pilots acceptance of control of the aircraft. Where
various directives such as Joint Pub 3-50, DOD FLIPS, noise level, cockpit configuration, or other conditions
and ICAO publications. A copy of the applicable prevent a positive verbal exchange, the following
procedures and signals shall be carried in the cockpit of procedure shall be used:
all naval aircraft and may be used in time of peace
regardless of the degree of radio silence that may be a. The pilot desiring to be relieved or pilot desiring
imposed during tactical exercises. They will be used in to take control shall shake control stick or column.
time of war when prescribed by the officer in tactical
command and may be amplified as necessary to cover b. Pilots taking control shall shake control stick or
local conditions or special operations. column.
c. Pilot being relieved shall hold both hands over-

7.1.6.2 Emergency Procedures. Forced land- head and observe the relieving pilot.
ing, lost aircraft, and search and rescue procedures
applicable to aircraft are contained in various directives d. Pilots who have taken control shall signify this
such as NWPs; Joint Army, Navy, Air Force Publica- fact definitely by placing their hand on their head
tions (JANAPs); and ICAO publications. Commanding when the other pilot is looking at them. The pilot
officers shall ensure that each pilot under their com- originally in control shall not be considered
mand is thoroughly cognizant of applicable directives. relieved until the foregoing has been executed,
and responsibility for control of the aircraft rests
7.1.7 Ditching and Bailout upon the pilot until that has occurred.
e. In aircraft where visual contact between the two

7.1.7.1 Ditching Precautions. When an aircraft control positions is impossible or unsatisfactory,
must be crash landed on either land or water, the sudden shift of control shall be attempted only when an
shifting of cargo, equipment, and other heavy items operative interphone system is provided.
may cause injury or loss of life. All units shall arrange
and secure equipment in their aircraft to guard against f. In high-performance multicrew jet aircraft, the pilot
such dangers. Emergency gear such as liferafts should ICS shall be selected to the “Hot Mic” position in
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aircraft so equipped for all takeoffs and landings, (2) When installed, select 100-percent oxygen
and when taxiing on an aircraft carrier deck. Below regardless of altitude whenever carbon monox-
2,500 feet AGL, “Hot Mic” shall always be selected ide or other noxious or irritating gas is present
unless the use of “Hot Mic” would significantly or suspected. Use 100-percent oxygen until
detract from the safety or mission effectiveness of danger is past or flight is completed. If
the flight. Further use of “Hot Mic” should be necessary, activate emergency oxygen supplies.
prescribed in the individual flight manuals as
appropriate to the installed system, mission require- (3) Take precautions during ground operations to
ments, and emergency capabilities. avoid contamination of the aircraft either by
its own exhaust or by exhaust gases of
adjacent aircraft.
7.1.9 Tobacco Products in Aircraft
(4) In helicopters and tilt-rotors, avoid hovering
a. The use of tobacco products in naval aircraft is with engine exhaust to windward.
prohibited.
(5) During preflight inspection, ensure that all
fuselage openings, torpedo doors, and other
b. Lighter Prohibition. Lighters with plastic liquid
access doors are properly secured.
reservoirs and/or containers for refilling any
lighter are prohibited in naval aircraft. Lighters
7.3 SAFETY BELTS AND SHOULDER
with butane, propane, or methyl alcohol as a fuel
HARNESSES
are also prohibited.
Each persons safety belt and shoulder harness shall
7.2 PREVENTION OF CARBON MONOXIDE be worn and tightened prior to takeoff and shall be worn
AND OTHER TOXIC BY-PRODUCT until completion of the flight except when necessary
CONTAMINATION activities require temporary removal. Inertia reels,
where provided, shall be manually locked for all
a. General. Carbon monoxide, the most common takeoffs and landings and at all other times when high
toxic gas of combustion, as well as other toxic g forces may be encountered except where the proce-
gases such as aldehydes present a serious safety of dure is detrimental to safe operation. The number of
flight hazard. Prior to service acceptance, aircraft persons over 2 years of age embarked in a naval aircraft
are tested to ensure an acceptable carbon monox- for flight shall be restricted to the number for which
ide level during operation. Such factors as wear there are adequate seats and safety belts. During
and deterioration of airframe seals and opening of takeoffs, landings, and at other times as specified by the
seams may increase susceptibility to carbon pilot in command, each person over 2 years of age on
monoxide contamination. board transport aircraft shall occupy a seat or berth and
be secured with the safety belt provided for that
b. Test procedures and technical directives. Test purpose. Cabin seating requirement for helicopters may
procedures are outlined in MIL-STD-800 that be eliminated when operational environment or aircraft
also references other pertinent technical directives configuration/load requirements dictate for the accom-
on this subject. plishment of essential training and operations with the
following guidelines:
c. Flight personnel procedures. Adherence to the
following procedures will reduce the risk of a. Only applies to special operations training and
gaseous intoxication. missions.
b. Not to be used for routine operational training or

(1) Pay particular attention to the detection of personnel transfers. Applies only when unique
exhaust fumes and to physical symptoms special operation requirements exist for a specific
indicating poisoning. If toxic gases are sus- mission or exercise.
pected prior to takeoff, the flight shall be
discontinued until the source of contamina- c. When seats are removed, passengers will be
tion is determined and eliminated. restrained by an appropriate alternate means.
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d. If mission profile requires removal of seats/seat- Note

belts/restraints for one part of the mission, then Flight personnel leaving their seats to open
passengers will, if possible, use seats/seatbelts/ a hatch or work in the vicinity of an open
restraints for all other phases of the mission. hatch shall wear an approved crewman
aircraft belt (walkaround) during time spent
out of the seat.
7.4 UNUSUAL PERFORMANCE OF

Walkaround belts do not provide impact AIRCRAFT
protection; therefore, use of those belts shall
be restricted to only those occurrences when Any abnormal, erratic, or other kind of unusual
mission accomplishment requires persons to performance of an aircraft or its powerplant, including
be out of their seat. Such belts shall not be material failures, shall be reported in accordance with
worn when strapped into a seat. OPNAVINST 3750.6 and OPNAVINST 4790.2.
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CHAPTER 8
Aeromedical and Survival

8.1 GENERAL (NVD) performance. Temporary, nonreflective
cloth covers may be worn over the reflective tape.
To improve the survivability of flight personnel,
CNO (N78) has implemented the aircrew survivability Note
enhancement program (ASEP). Sub-elements of this Up to 65 square inches of nonwhite reflec-
program are aviation life support systems (ALSS), tive tape is authorized on the HGU-64/P
CBRND, safety, human performance, and training. visor housing and a locally fabricated inter-
Guidelines and requirements contained here are consid- national orange cover is authorized for use
ered minimum. Recommendations for changes or on the HGU-64/P in Antarctic environment.
improvement in equipment, procedures, or training Visor housings will be taped in accordance
shall be addressed via the chain of command to with previous paragraph and all covers
COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) for evaluation and, if removed while in CONUS.
appropriate, implementation.
*b. Aircrew safety/flyer boots.
8.2 AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS *c. Fire-resistant (aramid) flight gloves.
The safety and survival equipment specified in *d. Fire-resistant flight suit (aramid) — Aramid or
paragraphs 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, and 8.2.4 of this manual cotton-type undergarments shall be worn. Suit-
are minimum requirements. Deviations shall be speci- able fire-resistant unit issue clothing (aramid)
fied by the NATOPS flight manual for individual model may be substituted for the flight suit for flight
aircraft. The latest available equipment, as authorized personnel in fixed-wing cargo/transport class
by aviation crew systems manuals, NAVAIR 13-1-6.1 aircraft.
through NAVAIR 13-1-6.10, shall be used by aircrew
*e. Identification tags — Two tags on a chain worn
personnel and passengers for flight in all naval aircraft.
around the neck.
8.2.1 Aircrew Personal Protective Equipment *f. Survival knife — Do not wear exposed or attached
Requirements to the life preserver.
*g. Personal survival kit — Appropriate to the area of

8.2.1.1 Aircrew
operations.
Note *h. Signal device — Required for all night flights and
Items marked * may be omitted by flight flights over water or sparsely populated areas.
personnel flying in fixed-wing cargo/trans-
port class aircraft if such flight does not i. Survival radios and beacons
involve carrier operations.
(1) Survival radios
*a. Protective helmet — The helmet and visor housing (a) An approved voice-capable survival radio
shall be 100 percent covered with white reflective shall be carried by each aircrewman on all
tape except as modified by approved aircrew system flights, unless otherwise directed by air-
changes. Up to 30 square inches of light-colored craft NATOPS manuals.
reflective tape may be applied so long as the white
tape remains visible from all directions. The use of (b) A voice-capable radio shall be packed
reflective tape may degrade night vision device with all multiplace rafts.
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(2) Emergency beacons (2) The outside air temperature (OAT) is 32 _F

(wind chill factor corrected or below; see
(a) An approved automatically actuated line- Figure 8-1).
of-sight emergency beacon shall be
installed in all ejection seats. (3) If the water temperature is between 50 _F and
60 _F, the commanding officer of the unit
(b) An HF, beyond-the-line-of-sight, emer- concerned must determine whether anti-
gency beacon shall be packed with all exposure suits are necessary (Figure 8-2)
multiplace rafts carried on board aircraft based on SAR factors as follows:
when performing extended overwater
flights outside of normal oceanic air traffic (a) Assess maximum probable rescue time.
routes. This is a function of mission distance,
SAR equipment, and SAR location.
j. Flashlight — Required for all night flights.
(b) Determine the lowest water temperature
k. Antiexposure suits — The latest available type
in the mission area during the time period
continuous-wear or quick-donning antiexposure
of flight.
suits, as appropriate, shall be provided for flight
personnel of naval aircraft when in the event of a
mishap there would be a significant risk of water Note
entry and when any of the following conditions Rescue swimmers shall not be deployed
prevail: unless equipped with anti-exposure protec-
tion when any of the above stated conditions
(1) The water temperature is 50 _F or below. exist.
Figure 8-1. Wind Chill Index
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class aircraft, type and duration of assigned

mission, ambient cockpit temperatures, suit
ventilation features, combat versus noncombat
environment, availability of SAR facilities).
(6) Only approved combinations of antiexposure

suit inner and outer liners authorized by
NAVAIR 13-1-6.7, Aircrew Personnel Pro-
tective Equipment, shall be worn.
(7) When antiexposure suits are not actually worn

by occupants of aircraft in which the use of
quick-donning suits is practical (i.e., large
helicopters and patrol class aircraft) such suits
shall be carried for each flight personnel as
part of the aircraft survival equipment on
flights conducted under the temperature con-
ditions stated above. Exceptions to the above
requirements are as follows:
(a) Fleet tactical support squadrons and other

commands operating transport class air-
Figure 8-2. Antiexposure Suit Requirement craft in routine transport operations.
(Functional checkflights, flights for airlift
of hazardous cargo, and flights in combat
(4) When water temperature is below 60 _F and zones are examples of other than routine
antiexposure suits are not required, flight operations.)
equipment ensemble shall include aramid
undergarments. Wearing double layers of (b) When worn with approved inner gar-
these undergarments can significantly ments, the full-pressure suit is authorized
improve antiexposure performance in a dry for use in place of the continuous-wear
environment. antiexposure suit.
Note
The wearing of full-body antiexposure rubber
wetsuits can result in rapid onset of fatigue as
a result of dehydration. Since fatigue is more
prevalent with the wearing of wetsuits, the
Aramid undergarments alone provide a very
rest, sleep, and flight time requirements of
minimal increase in thermal protection in a
paragraph 8.3.2 may not be sufficient.
water survival situation. Immersion in water
with a temperature of between 50_ and 60_ for l. Antiblackout suits shall be worn and connected on
as little as 2 hours can result in unconscious- all flights in aircraft equipped for their use.
ness because of hypothermia. Wearing of the
complete antiexposure ensemble as authorized m. Inflatable life preservers shall be worn during all
by NAVAIR 13-1-6.7 is the only configuration flights originating from or terminating on ships or
that ensures adequate thermal protection with landing platforms. Life preservers shall be readily
water temperatures below 60 _F. available when operating from aerodromes in the
vicinity of coastal waters or when operating from
(5) Final determination with regard to actual inland aerodromes where takeoff, route of flight,
wearing of antiexposure suits shall be made by or approach path is over water. Occupants of
the CO or officer in charge (OIC) of the unit ejection seat aircraft shall wear the appropriate life
concerned based on all pertinent factors (i.e., preserver at all times. Life preservers shall be
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worn when mission requirements dictate opera- b. During shipboard logistic, nontactical operations,
tion over water below 1,000 feet exclusive of passengers in COD/VOD aircraft (excluding
normal departures or approaches. FMF helicopters and tilt-rotors) shall wear
appropriate antiexposure protection whenever
antiexposure suits are required for aircrew. Com-
petent authority is authorized to waive this
requirement based on an operational risk analysis,
which considers; rescue distance, expected rescue
times, personal health factors, and other pertinent
The LPU life preserver automatic inflation
aircraft egress factors.
device, FLU-8/P, is designed for use in
ejection seat aircraft only. It shall not be
c. For all other aircraft, passengers shall be equipped
worn in aircraft where ditching is a recom- with the same items of safety and survival gear as
mended procedure, in helicopters, or on the flight personnel.
COD flights.
8.2.2 Liferafts. Liferafts of sufficient capacity to
n. Laser eye protection (LEP) — LEP shall be worn as accommodate passengers and crew shall be provided in
prescribed in OPNAVINST 5100.27/MCO 5104.1 all aircraft when there would be a significant risk of
as required in applicable flight clearances; and, water entry in the event of a mishap. Officers in tactical
when laser scenarios involve multiple aircraft.
command may waive this provision during troop
movements between sea and shore when they deem it
o. Helicopter emergency egress device (HEED) — appropriate and adequate SAR facilities are available.
HEED shall be worn by all helicopter, tilt-rotor, E-2,
and C-2 aircrew during overwater flight. Aircrew
8.2.3 Parachutes
must complete initial HEED training prior to being
issued personal HEED equipment. The flight-ap-
proving authority may provide HEED equipment to 8.2.3.1 Requirements. Parachutes shall be pro-
any nonaircrewman who has successfully com- vided for all occupants of naval aircraft except as
pleted HEED and other prerequisite training. follows:
p. Appropriate aircrew CBRND protective equip- a. Multiengine transport and utility aircraft except
ment shall be worn or available for immediate use for functional checkflights or as the unit com-
when operating in identified chemical, biological mander directs.
(CB) threat areas.
b. Fleet air reconnaissance aircraft (E-6B, only).
8.2.1.2 Rescue Aircrewmen Equipment. The
c. Helicopters shall carry parachutes on flights
minimum personnel equipment to be carried by the
involved in experimental or research operations.
rescue swimmer shall be in accordance with applicable
aircraft type NATOPS manual and NWP 3-50.1.
d. Appropriate CBRND protective equipment shall
be available for all flights into, from, or in the
8.2.1.3 Passengers. Passengers shall comply vicinity of identified CB threat and/or CB
with the provisions of paragraph 8.2.1.1.m. weapons use areas.
a. Passengers in COD aircraft during shipboard launch 8.2.3.2 Responsibility of the Pilot in
and recovery and passengers in helicopters/tilt- Command. The pilot in command of a naval aircraft
rotors shall wear an approved protective helmet in which parachutes are required shall assure the
with reflective tape. The combat/parachutist helmet following:
may be worn in lieu of the protective helmet with
reflective tape, provided hearing protection is worn a. A parachute is available to all flight personnel and
by all passengers. Waivers of this requirement may passengers in a location convenient to the
be granted by CMC/COMNAVAIRFOR only. intended user.
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b. All flight personnel and passengers are familiar aircraft shall use supplemental oxygen on flights in
with the location, use of the type parachute which the cabin altitude exceeds 10,000 feet.
provided, and bailout procedures for the aircraft in
which embarked. 8.2.4.1 Unpressurized Aircraft. In unpressur-
ized aircraft, the pilot at the controls shall use
8.2.3.3 Quick Attachable Chest-Type supplemental oxygen continuously when cabin altitude
Parachutes (QAC). At the discretion of the pilot in exceeds 10,000 feet. When oxygen is not available to
command, flight personnel and passengers of aircraft in other occupants, flight between 10,000 and 13,000 feet
which QAC-type parachutes are used may remove and shall not exceed 3 hours duration, and flight above
stow their parachute harnesses in a readily accessible 13,000 feet is prohibited.
predesignated standard stowage space. Individuals
performing pilot/copilot duties in such aircraft may 8.2.4.2 Pressurized Aircraft. Figure 8-3 gov-
remove their parachute harness only when both the erns the use of oxygen equipment in pressurized aircraft
following conditions prevail: other than tactical jet aircraft flown above 10,000 feet
pressure altitude. Oxygen shall be used when cabin
a. The flight is conducted during daylight hours. altitude is maintained at 10,000 feet or greater except as
modified by paragraph 8.2.4.3.
b. The aircraft remains at or below 2,000 feet over
open water or level terrain. 8.2.4.3 Tactical Jet and Tactical Jet Training
Aircraft. Oxygen shall be used by all occupants from
8.2.4 Oxygen/Cabin Pressurization. Except as takeoff to landing. Emergency bailout bottles, when
stated in paragraph 8.2.4.1, all occupants aboard naval provided, shall be connected prior to takeoff.
SINGLE-
AMBIENT PILOTED CREW ON OTHER
ALTITUDE AIRCRAFT PILOT COPILOT DUTY OCCUPANTS
FL 250 and below R R R R N/A
Above FL 250 I I R R R
through FL 350
Above FL 350 O I or O I or R R R
through FL 400
Above FL 400 O O I I R
through FL 450
Above FL 450 O O I I I
through FL 500
LEGEND
R — Oxygen shall be readily available
I — Oxygen shall be immediately available. Helmets shall be worn with an oxygen mask attached to one side
or an approved quick-donning or sweep-on mask properly adjusted and positioned for immediate use.
Set oxygen regulator to 100 percent and ON.
O — Oxygen shall be used.
Note
In multipiloted pressurized aircraft if above FL 250, the pilot at the controls must be using 100
percent oxygen if the other seat is occupied by other than a qualified pilot, except for aircraft
equipped with quick-donning masks at both pilot stations where the above rule shall apply
above FL 350.
Figure 8-3. Oxygen Requirement for Pressurized Aircraft Other Than Jet Aircraft
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8.2.4.4 Quantity of Oxygen. The quantity of perform the duties of a controlling or

oxygen aboard an aircraft before takeoff must be backup LSO. Maladies or injuries that do
sufficient to accomplish the planned mission. In aircraft not impair mental acuity (such as minor
carrying passengers, there shall be an adequate quantity sprains, etc.), but that preclude normal
of oxygen to protect all occupants through normal flight status may be waived by the flight
descent to 10,000 feet. surgeon on a case-by-case basis.
8.2.4.5 Loss of Pressurization. If loss of pres- D Commanding officers and flight surgeons
surization occurs, an immediate descent shall be made shall comply with applicable directives
to a flight level where cabin altitude can be maintained pertaining to mental health evaluation of
at or below FL 250 and oxygen shall be utilized by all
servicemembers. (See DOD Directive
occupants.
6490.1, Mental Health Evaluations of
Members of the Armed Forces that is
8.2.4.6 Decompression Sickness. When an
occupant of any aircraft is observed or suspected to be implemented by SECNAVINST 6320.24).
suffering from the effects of decompression sickness, Individuals who fall under “Military
100 percent oxygen will be started and the pilot shall Whistleblower Protection” guidelines
immediately descend and land at the nearest civilian or (DOD Directive 7050.6 that is enclosed in
military installation suitable for safe landing and obtain SECNAVINST 5370.7) may require addi-
qualified medical assistance. See paragraph 8.3.2.12.b. tional administrative procedures in con-
junction with evaluation. Commanding
8.3 HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND officers are encouraged to consult with
AERO-MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS local flight surgeons and legal officers.
FOR FLIGHT AND FLIGHT SUPPORT
PERSONNEL D UAV flightcrews should comply with all
sections of 8.3 and any other applicable
8.3.1 General. Operational readiness and aviation sections.
safety are enhanced by assuring that flight crew and
flight support personnel achieve and maintain an
8.3.2 Factors Affecting Personnel Readiness
optimal state of physical and emotional health. Condi-
and Qualifications. Numerous complex factors
tions which reduce that state can decrease performance
affect the readiness of flight and support personnel.
and increase mishap potential. This section outlines
Those factors must be understood by all concerned and
basic guidelines that individuals and all levels of
supervision and command can use to attain and monitor appropriate countermeasures established to assure they
personnel performance. do not reduce personnel readiness. Flight personnel
should report any physical indisposition to superiors
Note and assume flight duty only when fit to do so. Since an
individual may frequently be the poorest judge of
D The senior aviation commander responsi-
personal fitness, commanding officers shall ensure that
ble for conduct of tactical air operations
flight personnel are adequately observed and appropri-
may exceed these guidelines, should
ate temporary grounding action is taken when neces-
operational necessity dictate. Exceeding
sary. The following guidelines and requirements should
the guidelines increases the probability of
be considered for all aspects of naval aviation.
crew fatigue, causing impaired judgment
and reduced performance. When exceed-
ing the guidelines, commanders shall 8.3.2.1 Rest and Sleep
manage the increased risk created by crew
fatigue, and implement appropriate risk 8.3.2.1.1 Flight Crew and Flight Support
controls. Personnel. Commanders should make available
eight hours for sleep during every 24-hour period.
D Landing signal officers (LSOs) shall Schedules will be made with due consideration for
meet the physiological standards watch standing, collateral duties, training, and off-duty
required for aircrew in a flight status to activities.
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8.3.2.1.2 Flight Crew. Ground time between flight MULTI- MULTI-

operations should be sufficient to allow flight crew to eat PILOTED PILOTED MULTI-
SINGLE (PRESSURIZED) NON- PILOTED
and obtain at least 8 hours of uninterrupted rest. Flight PERIOD PILOTED EJECTION SEAT PRESSURIZED PRESSURIZED
(DAYS) AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT
crew should not be scheduled for continuous alert and/or
flight duty (required awake) in excess of 18 hours. If it 1 6.5 12 12 12
becomes necessary to exceed the 18-hour rule, 15 hours
of continuous off-duty time shall be provided. 7 30 50 50 50
30 65 80 100 120
8.3.2.1.3 Circadian Rhythm. Circadian rhythms
are cyclic fluctuations of numerous body functions that 90 165 200 265 320
are set like a “biological clock” to a local time or 365 595 720 960 1120
sleep/awake periods. Changing local sleep/awake peri-
ods or rapidly crossing more than three time zones
Figure 8-4. Maximum Recommended Flight Time
disrupts circadian rhythms and can cause a marked
decrease in performance. This condition, called “jet
lag,” is compounded by illness, fatigue, or drugs, and is
resolved only by accommodation to the new local time d. When the tempo of operations requires individual
or sleep/awake period. The accommodation period can flight time in excess of the guidelines in
be estimated by allowing 1 day for every hour in excess Figure 8-4 or paragraphs 8.3.2.2.a and 8.3.2.2.b,
of 3. Accommodation begins when a new daily routine flight personnel shall be closely monitored and
is established. During that period, aircrew are not specifically cleared by the commanding officer on
grounded but can be expected to perform at a less than the advice of the flight surgeon. Aviation-capable
optimal level. Closer observation by the flight surgeon ships that do not have access to flight surgeons for
during the period may be desirable. waiving flight time limitations should utilize
available general medical officers for medical
8.3.2.2 Flight Time. Precise delineation of flight evaluation. Comments should be made with
time limitations is impractical in view of the varied regard to stress level and adequacy of rest and
conditions encountered in flight operations. Required nutrition. Authorization from the squadron com-
preflight/postflight crew duty time must be given due manding officer and flight surgeon can then be
consideration. The following guidelines are provided to made via message. Commanding officers should
assist commanding officers: assure equitable distribution of flight time com-
mitments among assigned flight personnel, com-
mensurate with additional ground duties that each
a. Daily flight time should not normally exceed
may be assigned.
three flights or 6-1/2 total hours flight time for
flight personnel of single-piloted aircraft. Individ- Note
ual flight time for flight personnel of other aircraft
Flight operations involving contour, nap of
should not normally exceed 12 hours. The
the earth, chemical defense gear, night and
limitations assume an average requirement of
night vision devices, and adverse environ-
4 hours ground time for briefing and debriefing.
mental factors (dust, cloud cover, precipita-
tion, etc.) are inherently more stressful and
b. Weekly maximum flight time for flight personnel demanding than flying day VFR. The result-
of single-piloted aircraft should not normally ant fatigue may have a profound physiologi-
exceed 30 hours. Total individual flight time for cal effect upon mission capability. Mission
flight personnel of other aircraft should not planners should take this physiological
exceed 50 hours. When practicable, flight person- threat into account in making modifications
nel should not be assigned flight duties on more to normal crew rest/crew day guidelines.
than 6 consecutive days.
8.3.2.3 Nutrition. All flight and ground support
c. Accumulated individual flight time should not personnel shall be provided a positive program of
exceed the number of hours indicated in information for the establishment and maintenance of
Figure 8-4. good dietary habits. Failure to eat within 12 hours
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preceding end of flight may impair performance and alcohol is prohibited within 12 hours of flight
ability to adequately control aircraft. Reducing diets planning. Adherence to the letter of this rule
should be under strict supervision of a flight surgeon. does not guarantee a crewmember will be free
from the effects of alcohol after a period of
8.3.2.4 Exercise. Planned physical fitness pro- 12 hours. Alcohol can adversely affect the
grams promote health. All levels of command are vestibular system for as long as 48 hours after
encouraged to establish approved physical fitness consuming, even when blood- alcohol content
programs for all personnel in accordance with OPNA- is zero. Special caution should be exercised
VINST 6110.1. Due consideration must be given to when flying at night, over water, or in IMC. In
avoiding contact sports, skiing, etc. Adequate rest addition to abstaining from alcohol for
periods must be provided for aviators before flying 12 hours prior to flight planning, flightcrews
following participation in competitive or particularly shall ensure that they are free of hangover
tiring sports activity. Twelve hours should normally be effects prior to flight. Detectable blood alco-
adequate. hol or symptomatic hangover shall be cause
for grounding of flight personnel and the
restriction of the activities of aviation ground
8.3.2.5 Drugs. Drugs are defined as any chemical personnel.
that when taken into the body causes a physiological
response. All flight and support personnel shall be (4) Tobacco — Smoking has been shown to cause
provided appropriate information by a command drug lung disease and impair night vision, dark
abuse education program. adaptation, and increase susceptibility to
hypoxia. Smoking is hazardous to nonsmok-
a. Legal drugs are those medically prescribed or ers, as the effects occur whether smoke is
legally purchased for treatment of illness. inhaled directly or secondarily. Persons desir-
ing to smoke shall show due consideration for
(1) Prescription drugs — Taking drugs prescribed the desires of nonsmokers in the vicinity and
by competent medical authority shall be abstain from smoking if asked. Further guid-
considered sufficient cause for recommenda- ance on smoking is contained in paragraph
tion of grounding unless their use is specifi- 7.1.9 of this instruction.
cally approved by a flight surgeon, or a waiver
for specific drug use has been granted by (5) Caffeine — Excessive intake of caffeine from
CHNAVPERS or the CMC. Consideration coffee, tea, cola, etc., can cause excitability,
shall be given to the removal of ground sleeplessness, loss of concentration,
support personnel from critical duties, for the decreased awareness, and dehydration. Caf-
duration of the drug effects, if appropriate. feine intake should be limited to not more than
Medicines such as antihistamines, antibiotics, 450 mg per day, or 3 to 4 cups of coffee.
tranquilizers, sleeping pills, etc., obtained by
prescription shall be discarded if all are not b. The use of illicit drugs is prohibited.
used during the period of medication.
8.3.2.6 Illness. Acute minor illnesses such as
(2) Over-the-counter drugs — Because of the upper respiratory infections, vomiting, or diarrhea can
possibility of adverse side effects and unpre- produce serious impairment of flight personnel. All
dictable reactions, the use of over-the-counter illnesses shall be evaluated by competent medical
drugs by flight personnel is prohibited unless authority. Recommendations for grounding shall be
specifically approved by a flight surgeon. accomplished by the submission of a grounding notice
Ground support personnel shall be briefed on (NAVMED 6410/1). Clearance notices (NAVMED
the hazards of self-medication and should be 6410/2) shall be issued only by a flight surgeon. Where
discouraged from using such drugs. a flight surgeon is not available, clearance notices shall
be handled in accordance with BUMEDINST 6410.5.
(3) Alcohol — The well-recognized effects (i.e., Flight personnel who are hospitalized shall be evalu-
intoxication and hangover) are detrimental to ated in accordance with current BUMED directives and
safe operations. Consumption of any type of a clearance notice issued prior to flight. Ground support
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personnel should be similarly monitored. Aircrew shall beyond the date of expiration of those qualifica-
not fly for at least 48 hours after general, spinal, or tions.
epidural anesthetic. Return to flying status thereafter
shall be upon the recommendation of a flight surgeon d. Following completion of the pregnancy and
and at the discretion of the commanding officer. return to full duty, a post-grounding physical shall
be submitted to NAVOPMEDINST DET
8.3.2.7 Dental Care. Dental procedures that NAVAEROMEDINST (Code 342) for endorse-
involve the use of injectable drugs (e.g., novocaine) ment. This submission shall include information
shall be cause for grounding for a period of 24 hours. regarding any complications encountered during
pregnancy as well as the health of the child and
mother following delivery.
8.3.2.8 Pregnancy
e. If the aircrew member becomes pregnant during
a. Because of the medical hazards of flight, pregnant aviation training, she shall be grounded until after
flight personnel shall consult with their flight completion of the pregnancy and return to normal
surgeon when they first suspect they are pregnant. full duty.
Flight personnel are grounded during pregnancy
unless a clearance to continue in flight status is f. Normal uncomplicated pregnancy in female air
granted by the aviation unit commanding officer. traffic controllers is not considered physically
Consideration for such clearance should be based disqualifying in itself. Specific duty modifica-
on desire of the pregnant aircrew member to tions during the pregnancy if required should be
continue flying; the formal recommendation and managed locally.
concurrence of her obstetrician; and the recom-
mendation and concurrence of the local or unit 8.3.2.9 Emotional Upset. Commanding officers
flight surgeon. The member shall submit her must remain alert to the emotional and physical status
request to her commanding officer with these of assigned personnel and take corrective action as may
endorsements. Her request should acknowledge be necessary either for individuals or particular groups
an understanding of the potential risks of contin- (i.e., referral for professional evaluation, short stand-
ued flying during pregnancy. A copy of the down from flight duties, rest and recreation, leave, etc.).
commanding officer’s final action shall be for-
warded to the appropriate BUPERS code or CMC
Note
(ASM) and to NAVOPMEDINST DET
NAVAEROMEDINST (Code 342). If clearance to Commanding officers and flight surgeons
continue flying is not requested or granted, shall comply with applicable directives
notification will be made to BUPERS or CMC pertaining to mental health evaluation of
and NAVOPMEDINST DET NAVAEROME- servicemembers (see SECNAVINST
DINST (Code 342). In either case, an estimated 6320.24, Mental Health Evaluations of
date of delivery and return to full duty shall be Members of the Armed Forces). Individuals
included. who fall under “Military Whistleblower
Protection” guidelines (SECNAVINST
b. Flying during pregnancy is prohibited in single- 5370.7) may require additional administra-
piloted aircraft, ejection seat aircraft, high perfor- tive procedures in conjunction with evalua-
mance aircraft that will operate in excess of 2gs, tion. Commanding officers are encouraged
aircraft involved in shipboard operations or flights to consult with local flight surgeons and
with cabin altitudes that exceed 10,000 feet. legal officers.
c. Clearance will be valid only until the start of the 8.3.2.10 Immunization/Injections. Flight per-
third trimester. Participation in aviation physiol- sonnel shall not participate in flight duties for 12 hours
ogy, aviation water survival, or other survival after receiving an immunization or injection unless
programs is not permitted. If aviation physiology cleared sooner by a flight surgeon. Those showing
qualifications expire during the pregnancy, clear- protracted or delayed reaction shall be grounded until
ance for continued flying shall not be granted cleared by a flight surgeon.
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8.3.2.11 Blood Donation. Although blood to routine ground pressurization checks conducted in
donated in small quantities is quickly replaced and does P-3 and C-130 aircraft when completed without
not adversely affect ground activities, the hazards of incident.
hypoxia and reduced barometric pressure make it
desirable to limit such donations by flight personnel in 8.3.2.14 Beards. Beards are prohibited for those
accordance with the following: who use oxygen masks routinely. Flight personnel who
do not wear masks routinely shall not wear a beard that
a. Flight personnel shall not be regular blood would significantly interfere with safe oxygen mask
donors. functions during emergency use.
b. Flight personnel in combat or flying in a ship- 8.3.2.15 Eyeglasses. Corrective eyeglasses shall
board environment shall not donate blood within be worn as prescribed. The requirement to wear
4 weeks prior to such flying. corrective lenses will be annotated on the clearance
notice.
c. Flight personnel shall not participate in flight
duties or perform low-pressure chamber runs for 8.3.2.16 Dehydration. Of all causes of fatigue,
4 days following donation of 450 cc of blood one of the most treatable is dehydration. Early stages of
(1 pint). dehydration can lead to emotional alterations and
impaired judgment. Flightcrew should be aware of the
8.3.2.12 Hypobaric Exposure. The following following:
restrictions to flight following low-pressure chamber
flights or accidental hypobaric exposure (rapid decom- a. Heavily sweetened drinks should be avoided
pression in flight) apply. since sugar can slow the absorption of water in the
body.
a. Flight personnel shall not perform flight duties for b. Alcohol and coffee (caffeine) are diuretics and
12 hours after exposure to low-pressure chamber will cause the body to lose more than it gains.
flight in excess of 30,000 feet. They may fly
during the 12 hours as passengers in aircraft where c. Ingestion of plain water throughout the day will
cabin altitude does not exceed 10,000 feet. reduce probability of dehydration and resultant
fatigue.
b. Individuals who have experienced a reaction to
decompression (vasomotor collapse, uncon- 8.3.2.17 Simulator Sickness. Simulator expo-
sciousness, bends, etc.) in flight shall be immedi- sure can cause perceptual sensory changes that may
ately referred to a flight surgeon. Grounding and compromise safety. The experience of symptoms such
clearance shall be in accordance with paragraph as nausea, disorientation, and sweating has occurred in
8.3.2.6 of this instruction. fighter, attack, patrol, and helicopter simulators. Symp-
toms of simulator sickness may occur during simulator
8.3.2.13 Hyperbaric Exposure. Under normal flight and last several hours after exposure. In some
circumstances, flight personnel shall not fly or partici- cases, the onset of symptoms has been delayed as much
pate in low-pressure chamber flights within 24 hours as 18 hours. The symptoms have occurred in both
following scuba diving, compressed air dives, or motion base and fixed-base simulators to pilots and
high-pressure chamber evolutions. Where an urgent other aircrew as well as instructors. Preliminary data
operational requirement dictates, flight personnel may suggest that more experienced flight personnel may be
fly within 12 hours of scuba diving, provided no at greater risk, as well as individuals who are new to the
symptoms of aeroembolism/decompression sickness simulator. Flight personnel exhibiting symptoms of
develop following surfacing and the subject is simulator exposure should abstain from same-day
examined and cleared by a flight surgeon. Personnel flying duties. Individuals who have experienced simu-
participating in HEED/HABD may fly as passengers lator sickness in the past have a greater probability of
without restriction. Participation in flight duties is recurrence and should not be scheduled to fly for 24
prohibited for 12 hours following HEED/HABD. The hours following simulator exposure. Adaptation does
hyperbaric exposure flight restriction is not applicable occur over time.
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8.3.2.18 Height and Body Weight. Applicants 8.4 NAVAL AVIATION SURVIVAL TRAINING
for all flight programs must meet the general height PROGRAM
standards for entrance into naval service. Specific
height guidance is found in OPNAVINST 3710.37. Note
This section “combines” Naval Aviation
The minimum and maximum nude body weight Physiology Training Program (NAPTP) and
allowed for those on aviation duty are 100 pounds and Naval Aviation Water Survival Training
235 pounds, respectively. These limitations may be Program (NAWSTP) into a single Naval
waived in accordance with NAVMED P117. Aviation Survival Training Program
(NASTP).
Navy and Marine Corps applicants, students, and a. The Naval Aviation Survival Training Program
designated personnel in all aviation programs shall also (NASTP) includes four specific types of aviation
meet the standards as set forth in OPNAVINST 6110.1 physiology and water survival training.
or MCO 6100.12.
(1) Initial training “N/NP” series.
(2) Specialized, Supplemental and/or Advanced

continuation training “N” or “NP” series.
(3) Refresher continuation training for aircrew

Any person flying in an ejection seat aircraft “R/RP” series.
whose nude body weight is below or above
the COMNAVAIRSYSCOM-certified crew (4) Adjunctive training that augments the basic
refresher cycle of the NASTP and squadron
member weights for an ejection seat is at
aviation safety programs.
increased risk from ejection. COMNAVAIR-
SYSCOM-certified weights are depicted in b. Commanding officers shall ensure that all of the
Figure 8-5. requirements are met and that all NASTP training
is documented in the NATOPS flight personnel
8.3.3 Performance Maintenance During training/qualification jacket (OPNAV 3760/32).
Continuous and Sustained Operations.
Operational commitments may necessitate continuous 8.4.1 Training Requirements. The NASTP
and/or sustained operations in which sleep and circadian shall prepare personnel authorized to fly in naval
rhythms are disrupted, leading to potentially hazardous aircraft for the aeromedical aspects of flight, water
survival, and proper employment of ALSS and survival
fatigue. NAVMED P-6410 (01 Jan 2000), Performance
procedures. The NASTP is divided into four different
Maintenance During Continuous Flight Operations, A
levels of training. Renewal is required every 4 years
Guide for Flight Surgeons, provides background on the unless otherwise stated and may be accomplished
subject, strategies for fatigue reduction, and guidance in within 60 days preceding expiration of current qualifi-
the use of sleep-inducing and anti-fatigue medications cation. At 4 years, expiration date shall be on the last
(“no-go pills” and “go-pills”) in aircrew. Commanding day of the month in which training was completed.
officers, in consultation with their Flight Surgeons, are
authorized to use any of the strategies described in the Note
guide when mission requirements and operational risk There is no longer a differentiation between
management indicate use would be appropriate. The use “Aviation Physiology” and “Water Sur-
of stimulants and/or sedatives shall only be authorized vival” training courses. Therefore, com-
following the commanding officer’s consultation with the bined curricula (e.g., R1/RP1, R2/RP2, etc.)
wing commander or equivalent, and the flight surgeon. must be scheduled and completed as a single
The flight surgeon, furthermore, shall have consulted with training event, even if only a portion of the
his/her supervisor in the aeromedical chain of command. student’s prior qualification is due to expire.
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AIRCRAFT EJECTION SEAT(S) NUDE WEIGHT (Pounds)

A-4/TA-4F/J ESCAPAC IG-3 136 to 213
T/AV-8B SJU-4/12/13 136 to 213
EA-6B GRUEA-7 140 to 204
F-14A/B GRU-7A 136 to 213
F-14D SJU-17(V) 3/A,4/A 136 to 213
F/A-18A/B/C/D (BUNO 164068 and SJU-5/-6 136 to 213
prior (pre-lot 13))
F/A-18C/D/E/F (BUNO 164196 and up) SJU-17(V) 1/A,2/A,9/A 136 to 213
F/A-18C/D/E/F (BUNO 164196 and up) SJU-17A(V) 1/A,2/A,9/A 136 to 245
F-5E/F NORTHRUP Improved Rocket 132 to 201
S-3/ES-3 ESCAPAC IE-1 136 to 213
T-2 LS-1A 140 to 204
T-6 Martin Baker MK16 USLA 103 to 245
T-45A/C SJU-17(V) 5/A,6/A 136 to 213
T-38A NORTHRUP Improved Rocket 132 to 201
T-45A/C SJU-17(V) 5/A,6/A 136 to 213
T-45A/C SJU-17A(V) 5/A,6/A 136 to 245
Figure 8-5. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM Certified Crewmember Weights
Additionally, NASTP requirements unless other- 4-year cycle shall require additional training. If
wise stated, are as follows: initial (N1/NP1 or N5/NP2) and advanced
continuation training (N6, N11, or N12 as applica-
a. Appropriate courses for aircrew and non-aircrew ble) have been completed, only the refresher
are found in Appendix E, Figure E-1 and this course (R1/RP1, R2/RP2, R3/RP3, or R4/RP4 as
Chapter. Unless otherwise noted, courses cannot applicable) for the transition aircraft needs to be
be substituted for each other. completed. The date of the first qualification
serves as the 4-year currency benchmark. Ele-
b. All U.S. Military services and foreign military ments B, C, D, E, and I of the required refresher
aviators and aircrew flying in USN/USMC air- training in Figure E-2 do not need to be repeated,
craft shall meet U.S. Navy quadrennial refresher all other elements as listed must be successfully
training requirements prior to flight. completed.
c. Personnel who do not fly in a crew position for a e. Flight personnel being assigned to an out-
period of 18 consecutive months are considered CONUS duty station shall complete applicable
expired and shall be retrained prior to resuming NASTP training prior to leaving CONUS. Com-
flight status. manding officers of detaching personnel shall
ensure that requirements are met prior to detach-
d. Personnel who transition to a different category ment or ensure that the individual is scheduled for
aircraft or require additional qualifications for a NASTP completion in route. Training must be
different aircraft category (i.e., becoming dual completed to ensure that NASTP currency will
qualified) as defined in Figure E-3 during their not expire during assigned out-CONUS tour.
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f. Personnel shall complete their training prior to not been completed, the appropriate training is
commencement of a deployment if their qualifica- N5/NP2 and N12 prior to flight.
tions will expire during that deployment.
l. For USAF-trained aircrew selected to fly in
g. Aircrew in a DIFDEN status are not required to Category 4 aircraft (Figure E-3), if Original
maintain currency in NASTP training. Personnel USAF Physiology Training and USAF Water
under DIFDEN waivers are required to be current Survival course S-V90-A have been successfully
in NASTP. completed, R4/RP4 shall be required prior to
flight duties in naval aircraft. If these courses have
not been completed, the appropriate training is
h. Common elements of NASTP and USAF Origi-
N5/NP2 and N11 prior to flight.
nal and Refresher Physiology training shall be
recognized as meeting either service’s require- m. Civilian contractor DOD flight operations are
ments. Common elements are items B–E, V, X, Y governed by this document, NAVAIRINST
of Figure E-2. Not recognized are aviation water 3710.1 and must also comply with US Title Code,
survival items and aircraft/service specific train- Office of Management and Budget (OMB), DOD,
ing, such as ejection seat, emergency egress and SECNAVINST and other OPNAV instructions
ALSS training. For designated aircrew trained in concerning reimbursement to the Navy for pro-
USAF Physiology and Water Survival (S-V86-A vided training.
or S-V90-A) appropriate NASTP refresher curric-
ulum (Figure E-3) less the common elements shall n. DOD civilians are authorized training per Figure
be completed prior to flight. For non-aircrew, the E-1 if duties require flight aboard USN/USMC,
appropriate Initial course less the common events other U.S. Military, USCG, or NASA-owned
shall be completed prior to flight. USAF Officer aircraft.
Cadet Initial Training and USAF Passenger
Training is not recognized as meeting any NASTP o. Non-DOD civilians are authorized training if
requirements. authorized flight aboard USN/USMC, other U.S.
Military, USCG, or NASA-owned aircraft (reim-
i. For USAF-trained aircrew selected to fly in bursement may be required).
Category 1 aircraft (Figure E-3), if Original
p. The NASTP curricula shall indicate those ele-
USAF Physiology Training and USAF Water
ments which constitute elements specific to
Survival course S-V86-A have been successfully
overwater flights. For orientation flights
completed, R1/RP1 shall be required prior to
approved with aviation water survival training
flight duties in naval aircraft. If these courses have
waived (i.e., flights are overland only), those
not been completed, the appropriate required
elements specific to overwater flights are not
training is N5/NP2 and N6 prior to flight.
required.
j. For USAF-trained aircrew selected to fly in q. The common elements of NASTP and Foreign
Category 2 aircraft (Figure E-3), if Original military aviation physiology training shall be
USAF Physiology Training and USAF Water recognized as meeting either service’s require-
Survival course S-V90-A have been successfully ments per the STANAG 3114 Aeromedical Train-
completed, R2/RP2 shall be required prior to ing of Flight Personnel agreement. Common
flight duties in naval aircraft. If these courses have elements are items B–E, V, X, Y of Figure E-2.
not been completed, the appropriate training is Not recognized are aviation water survival items
N5/NP2 and N11 prior to flight. and aircraft/service specific training, such as
ejection seat, emergency egress and ALSS train-
k. For USAF-trained aircrew selected to fly in Cate- ing. For foreign-trained aircrew, appropriate
gory 3 aircraft (Figure E-3), if Original USAF NASTP curriculum (N5/NP2 with N6, N11, or
Physiology Training and USAF Water Survival N12) less the common elements shall be com-
courses S-V90-A and S-V84-A have been success- pleted prior to flight. For non-aircrew (selected
fully completed, R3/RP3 shall be required prior to passengers or project specialists), appropriate
flight duties in naval aircraft. If these courses have NASTP curriculum (N3/NP3 or N4/NP4) less the
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common elements listed above shall be completed special underwater egress training (N7, N8, N9
prior to flight. This policy is in effect for the and N10).
following countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark,
France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, b. With regard to naval aviator and enlisted aircrew
Norway, Portugal, Turkey, and United Kingdom. candidates entering initial training through either
For all others, the applicable NASTP course shall the CNATRA or USAF AETC pipeline, excep-
be completed in its entirety. tions to paragraph 8.4.3.a are authorized as
determined by NAVOPMEDINST and approved
r. Completion of Canadian or United Kingdom by BUMED. In no case shall they be allowed to
Aviation Water Survival training is recognized as commence actual flight training until any required
meeting Initial NASTP Aviation Water Survival waiver is approved by NAVPERSCOM or CMC
training requirements. For designated Canadian (ASM) and an Aeromedical Clearance Notice is
and/or United Kingdom aircrew, if their aviation issued by a flight surgeon.
physiology and water survival training has been
successfully completed in their native country, the
(1) For cases where NAVOPMEDINST has a
applicable NASTP refresher curriculum
completed flight physical but cannot issue an
(R1/RP1, R2/RP2, R3/RP3, or R4/RP4) shall be
Aeromedical Clearance Notice pending
completed prior to Navy flight duties. If initial
administrative processing, NAVOPME-
aviation physiology and water survival has not
DINST may certify the candidate physically
been completed, the aviator shall be enrolled in
qualified to commence Initial training using
N5/NP2 with appropriate follow on advanced
NAVOPMEDINST 6120/2.
training (N6, N11, or N12).
s. No NASTP training is required for UAV flight (2) Naval aviator candidates and enlisted aircrew
crews. candidates awaiting waiver approval for a
physical defect may be transferred from
NAVAVSCOLSCOM to further aviation
8.4.2 Records. Flight personnel reporting for pipeline training only upon recommendation
NASTP training at an ASTC shall deliver their from NAVOPMEDINST and NAVAV-
NATOPS jacket with a current Aeromedical Clearance SCOLSCOM. In no case shall they be
Notice (BUMED 6410/2) to the training site. The allowed to commence actual flight training
ASTC shall ensure that appropriate training entries are until any required waiver is approved by
made in the NATOPS jacket. All training documenta- BUPERS or CMC (ASM) and an Aeromedi-
tion forms are to be retained as a permanent part of the cal Clearance Notice is issued by a flight
NATOPS jacket. Personnel completing Adjunctive surgeon.
training shall have required annual training docu-
mented in their NATOPS jacket, other Adjunctive
training may also be documented there. c. Non-aircrew personnel, government contractors,
Federal Government agencies (except NASA)
and civilian agencies shall have an Aeromedical
8.4.3 Physical Prerequisites for Participation Clearance Notice or Medical Clearance for Non-
in the NASTP aircrew/Non-military Personnel to Fly in USN/
USMC Aircraft (OPNAV 3710/18 (3-04), Figure
a. All prospective and designated flight personnel 8-6) for participation in the NASTP. The medical
on competent flight orders shall have an Aero- clearance is valid for 1 year.
medical Clearance Notice prior to participation in
any dynamic training of the NASTP. The docu- d. Appropriate medical clearances for other U.S.
mentation shall be signed by a naval flight military, USCG or NASA personnel participating
surgeon (FS), aviation medical officer (AMO), or in the NASTP may be signed by those services’ or
aviation medical examiner (AME). Battalion agencies’ medical officers, signifying that the
surgeons are authorized to provide medical clear- individual is physically qualified for participation
ance letters for FMF personnel participating in in high- or moderate- risk NASTP.
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Figure 8-6. Clearance for Nonaircrew/Nonmilitary Personnel to Fly in USN/USMC Aircraft (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure 8-6. Clearance for Nonaircrew/Nonmilitary Personnel to Fly in USN/USMC Aircraft (Sheet 2)
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e. Physical prerequisites for other personnel not b. Training waivers and qualification extensions for
identified above shall be determined on a case-by- R/RP training shall be submitted to the appropri-
case basis by COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) or CMC ate TYCOM.
(ASM).
c. COMNAVAIRFOR or CMC may grant a waiver/
qualification extension if the previously desig-
f. The same human factors/aeromedical qualifica-
nated waiver authorities are not in the chain of
tions concerning rest and sleep, drugs, and alcohol
command.
that appear in paragraph 8.3.2 shall apply to the
NASTP training. d. COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) shall be an information
addressee on all waiver/qualification extension
g. The general NASTP swimming ability prerequi- requests.
site is U. S. Navy 2nd Class swimmer, USMC
CWS-1 or better. For USMC assault troops, 8.4.5 Coordination. Type Commanders, com-
USMC CWS-3 (to include survival flotation manding officers, aerospace physiologists, flight sur-
instruction) or better is required. Enlisted or geons, training and safety officers shall monitor the
prospective aircrew on DIFCREW/DEFTEM NASTP to ensure that the curricula support their
orders shall pass the initial swim screening at requirements. NASTP curricula shall be submitted to
Naval Aircrew Candidate School (CIN COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) for approval. Curricula shall
Q-050-1500) prior to enrolling in the intermediate be developed by the Naval Survival Training Institute
swim course (CIN Q-050-0605). Officer and (NSTI), which is the course curriculum model manager
enlisted aircrew receiving pre-flight training at (CCMM) for all NASTP training, and sent to COMNAV-
Naval Aviation Schools Command shall pass the AIRFOR via BUMED (NASTP Training Agent). The
intermediate swim course (CIN Q-050-0605) curricula shall be developed with the technical advice of
prior to enrolling in either the N1/NP1 or N5/NP2 other naval activities as necessary. COMNAVAIRFOR-
courses. approved curricula shall be distributed by NAVOPME-
DINST for implementation. NASTP N, NP, N/NP and
h. Personnel participating in NASTP lectures only R/RP training shall be accomplished only through the
do not require medical clearance. approved ASTCs listed in Appendix E, Figure E-4.
NAVOPMEDINST shall, in coordination with BUMED,
evaluate and standardize all approved curricula, proce-
8.4.4 Training Waivers/Qualification Extensions. dures, equipment and devices. NAVOPMEDINST is also
Personnel delinquent in the NASTP training require- responsible for the development/distribution/duplication
ments shall not be scheduled to fly unless a qualification of academic support materials for the NASTP curricula.
extension has been granted by the appropriate TYCOM The NASTP model manager shall conduct annual
or in accordance with this instruction as follows: evaluations as directed by COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) of
all CNO-authorized NASTP ASTCs.
a. Training waivers for required N, NP, or N/NP
training shall be submitted to COMNAVAIRFOR 8.4.6 Graded Elements. Elements of training
(N32) or CMC (ASM) as appropriate. Waivers for identified as GRADED ELEMENT in Appendix E,
individuals participating in orientation/indoc- Figure E-2, are considered graded and must be satisfac-
trination flights will be handled per paragraph 3.2. torily demonstrated in accordance with standards
If a waiver is granted, the pilot in command shall established in CNO-approved curricula. Other elements
ensure that the individuals are thoroughly briefed of training (though not graded) must be successfully
on installed life support systems (i.e., oxygen completed.
systems, parachutes, life vests, exposure suits),
emergency egress systems (i.e., ejection seats, 8.4.7 Approved Curricula
canopy jettison system), and ditching, crash
landing and bailout procedures. NASTP require- 8.4.7.1 Initial (N/NP). Required initial training for
ments are waived for passengers in aircraft not all prospective active-duty USN and USMC aeronauti-
equipped with ejection seats or personal oxygen cally designated personnel and for USAF and USCG
systems used for primary life support. personnel in the Navy pipeline. Required initial training
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for non-aircrew personnel. The category classification d. N2/NP8 — Required training for VIPs, military
for these personnel is illustrated in Appendix E, Figure non-aviators, and non-military personnel selected
E-1. Initial courses shall not be substituted for one for orientation flights. Training is specific for type
another. Naval Aviation Water Survival Training of aircraft being flown and is good for a period up
requirements for USAF Student Military Aviators to 90 days for the selected aircraft type only. Upon
attending Navy primary flight training at NAS Whiting expiration, this course is to be repeated to
Field is waived. USAF students enroute to Advanced maintain currency. The specific aircraft category
Maritime Pilot Training at NAS Corpus Christi, or of training received (Figure E-3) shall be docu-
attending Navigation training at Training Air Wing mented (e.g.,“N2/NP8 — Cat 1”).
SIX, shall complete N1 prior to transfer or attend the
USAF water survival course. e. N3/NP3 — Required training for Selected Pas-
sengers. The training is good for 4 years. Training
is specific to ejection seat aircraft and dynamic
a. N1/NP1 — Initial NASTP training for all officer high risk training is required (e.g., Low Pressure
aircrew students. Provides basic introductory Chamber, Dynamic Ejection Seat Trainer). Upon
training, appropriate follow on course specific to expiration, this course is to be repeated to
aircraft pipeline (N6, N11, or N12) must also be maintain currency.
completed prior to flight.
f. N4/NP4 — Required training for Project Special-
b. N5/NP2 — Initial training for all enlisted aircrew ists. The training is specific for the type of aircraft
students and personnel on flight orders. Provides to be flown (Figure E-3). The training is good for 4
basic introductory training, appropriate follow on years on the specific aircraft type. Upon expiration,
course specific to aircraft pipeline (N6, N11, or this course is to be repeated to maintain currency.
N12) must also be completed prior to flight. The specific aircraft category of training received
Replaces previous N1 and NP1 courses for (Figure E-3) shall be documented (e.g. “N4/NP4 —
enlisted aircrew. N5/NP2 is the appropriate initial Cat 2”).
training for all aircrew or personnel on flight
g. Intermediate Water Survival Course Q-050-0605 —
orders who have not completed N1/NP1 training.
Required prerequisite for all officer and enlisted
Required for all prospective military/civilian
personnel participating in Aviation Preflight Indoc-
aeronautically designated personnel or other indi-
trination or Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training
viduals on flight orders (e.g., enlisted noncrew-
School at Naval Aviation Schools Command.
members on flight orders) including USMC
helicopter aerial gunners/observers, and initial h. Initial Training Course (Q-050-1500, CDP 806E,
training for exchange aircrew (other U.S. Military Aviation Enlisted Aircrew Training School) —
services, and foreign services). The specific Mandatory for all USN enlisted aircrew or
aircraft category of training received (Figure E-3) prospective aircrew on DIFCREW/DEFTEM
shall be documented (e.g., “N5/NP2 — Cat 3” orders and all USMC enlisted crew members
would indicate no low pressure chamber flight for excluding those identified in paragraph 8.4.7.1.b.
the trained helicopter aircrew).
8.4.7.2 Specialized, Supplemental or
c. N2/NP7 — Required training for Midshipmen Continuation (N or NP). Mission Specific
participating in orientation flights or a summer required specialized, supplemental or continuation
cruise with the possibility of flying. The training training for aircrew and non-aircrew personnel.
is specific for the type of aircraft to be flown and
good for one flying indoctrination period of time a. NP5 — Centrifuge-based Flight Environment
on the selected aircraft type only. The qualifica- Training (CFET). Required initial training for all
tion is good for only 180 days. Upon expiration, tactical jet aircrew flying AV-8, EA-6, F-5, F-14,
this course is to be repeated to maintain currency. F-16, or F/A-18 aircraft prior to reporting for FRS
The specific aircraft category of training received training. Documented CFET training completed
(Figure E-3) shall be documented (e.g., “N2/NP7 as a student at NADC Warminster, Holloman
— Cat 1”). AFB, or Brooks AFB is recognized as meeting
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CFET requirements. Tactical jet aircrews who Underwater Egress Trainers for heliborne combat
have not received dynamic CFET training (NP5) troops, flag staff officers, embarked staff, chap-
shall receive this course as soon as operationally lains, doctors, dentists, etc.; and other authorized
practical. personnel whose duty assignments necessitates
frequent overwater helicopter or tiltrotor flights.
b. NP6 — Physiology training for special operations Training is good for 4 years. More frequent
personnel conducting high altitude parachute training may be given when requested in writing
operations. The training is good for 4 years and by the student’s parent command.
meets USAF/USA HAP physiology training
requirements. g. N10 — Advanced water survival training for
aircrew utilizing the CBR ensembles. Prerequisite
c. N6 — Advanced continuation training for aircrew training is successful completion of N6, N11, or
selected for tactical jets. Prerequisite is comple- N12. Training is good for 4 years. More frequent
tion of either N1/NP1 or N5/NP2 (these are to be training may be given when requested in writing
used for determination of the 4-year training by the student’s parent command.
interval). Once completed, appropriate Refresher
training is R1/RP1. Completion of this training h. N11 — Advanced continuation training for air-
has been previously documented as completing crew selected for fixed wing non-ejection seat
either N1 and N6 or N1 and R1. Students aircraft. The prerequisite is completion of either
receiving this training for flight in the T-6 aircraft N1/NP1 or N5/NP2 (these are to be used for
shall have their training documented as “N6 — determination of the 4-year training interval).
T-6.” This training does not meet the N6 training Once completed, appropriate Refresher training is
requirements for flying in other USN aircraft. R2/RP2 or R4/RP4 depending upon parachute
Standard N6 training must be completed prior to availability in aircraft. Completion of this training
flying in other Category 1 aircraft. All crew was previously documented as completing N1.
members, regardless of the currency of other The specific aircraft category of training received
indoctrination or refresher qualifications, require (Figure E-3) shall be documented (e.g. “N11 —
documented N6 — T-6 training prior to flight in Cat 2” for parachute equipped aircraft training).
the T-6 Texan aircraft. This training may be
conducted in conjunction with R/RP training in i. N12 — Advanced continuation training for
the case of refresher students. aircrew selected for Helicopters. Prerequisite is
completion of either N1/NP1 or N5/NP2 (these
d. N7 — Advanced underwater egress training for are to be used for determination of the 4-year
personnel authorized to use the Helicopter Air- training interval). This course includes required
crew Breathing Device (HABD) or Helicopter HABD/HEED training. Once completed,
Emergency Egress Device (HEED). Minimum appropriate Refresher training is R3/RP3.
prerequisite training is successful completion of Completion of this training was previously docu-
Module N of Figure E-2. Training is good for 4 mented as completing N1 and N7.
years. More frequent training may be given when
requested in writing by the student’s parent j. N13 — USMC “Non-Aircrew” Personnel Under-
command. water Egress Familiarization/Orientation Course.
This course is authorized only for USMC person-
e. N8 — Basic Aviation Water Survival Skills, nel. This Underwater Egress Familiarization/Ori-
Remedial and Adjunctive training. Provides both entation course is designed specifically to provide
supplemental training in survival skills, equip- USMC Expeditionary Forces familiarization with
ment usage and/or remediation in specific water underwater egress procedures from a multi-place
survival training elements. Training available underwater egress trainer. This course does not
upon request or as required. satisfy the required Underwater Egress training
(N9) for aircrew personnel. Prerequisites are
f. N9 — Underwater egress training in device 9D5A completion of CWS3 or higher and documenta-
or METS or other CNO-approved Multi-place tion of survival flotation training.
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k. N14 — Advanced Underwater Egress and Sur- (1) Aircrew assigned to the V-22 shall complete
vival Procedures Course. This course will provide this course, the curriculum shall include
advanced training in underwater egress proce- aviation water survival elements specific to
dures from helicopters that are specific to the the V-22 airframe that are not required by
equipment worn or carried. Prospective students others (e.g., HABD). Completion of the V-22
are Special Operations Forces to include; USMC specific syllabus shall be documented (e.g.
Force Reconnaissance, USN Spec War (SEAL), “R4/RP4 — V22”).
and U. S. Army Special Forces. Prerequisites are
Force Reconnaissance Basic Underwater Egress (2) Aircrew assigned to the C-2 shall complete
and HABD training, NASTP N9 and N7 courses, this course. The curriculum shall contain
or basic USN or USA SCUBA course. aviation water survival elements specific to
the C-2 airframe (e.g., HABD) but does not
8.4.7.3 Refresher Continuation (R/RP). include parachute training. Completion of the
Required continuation training for aeronautically des- C-2 specific syllabus shall be documented
ignated personnel. Prerequisite is completion of (e.g., “R4/RP4 — C-2”).
advanced continuation training (N6, N11, or N12).
Training requirements per paragraph 8.4.1 apply for (3) In the case of aircrew seeking qualifications
USAF, other U.S. Military and foreign students. for multiple aircraft categories, with the
exception of unique V-22 and C-2 water
a. R1/RP1 — Platform specific scenario based contin- survival training requirements, successful
uation training for aircrew flying in ejection seat completion of either R1/RP1 or R2/RP2
equipped aircraft (Category 1 of Figure E-3). satisfies the R4/RP4 training requirements.
R3/RP3 training does not satisfy this require-
b. R2/RP2 — Platform specific scenario based ment.
continuation training for aircrew flying in non-
ejection parachute equipped aircraft (Category 2 8.4.7.4 Adjunctive Training. Mission Readiness
of Figure E-3). Training for all aeronautically designated personnel.
(1) Aircrew assigned to the E-2 shall complete a. Level A — Required annual training for all
this course. The curriculum shall contain aircrew personnel. Training topics are listed in
aviation water survival elements specific to Appendix E, Figure E-5.
the E-2 airframe that are not required by others
(e.g., HABD). Completion of the E-2 specific Note
syllabus shall be documented (e.g., “R2/RP2 Sensory Problems (Figure E-5, Module c)
— E-2”). training may be substituted with appropriate
Instrument Ground School (IGS) syllabus
(2) Successful completion of R2/RP2 E-2 sylla- training.
bus also satisfies the R2/RP2 C-2 training
requirements. (1) Ejection Seat Training — In addition to the
required 4 year NASTP ejection seat training,
c. R3/RP3 — Platform specific scenario based commanding officers shall ensure that static
continuation training for aircrew flying in heli- ejection seat/egress and emergency ground
copters (Category 3 of Figure E-3). Training egress training is conducted annually. The
includes required HABD/HEED (N7) training training is to be provided by ejection seat
which will not be documented separately. mechanics and aviators who use the system.
Flight surgeons, aerospace physiologists, or
d. R4/RP4 — Platform specific scenario based aeromedical safety officers (AMSOs) should
continuation training for aircrew flying in pres- address the aeromedical aspects of ejection/
surized (oxygen available) non-parachute ground egress. Renewal may be accom-
equipped aircraft (Category 4 of Figure E-3). This plished within 60 days preceding expiration
course’s requirements were previously met by of current qualification. Qualification will
completion of RP2 and either R2 or R3. expire after 12 months (expiration date is the
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last day of the month trained). When transi- be conducted for flight personnel with regard to
tioning to aircraft with a different type of assisting passengers and non-essential aircrew.
ejection system, commanding officers shall
ensure that a thorough brief on the new system b. Level B — Recommended annual training for
is conducted before the initial flight. The aircrew as part of mission training. Training
transition training shall concentrate on the provided by unit flight surgeon, ASTC or AMSO
differences in the system (i.e., ejection deci-
sions, the envelope of the new system, c. Level C — Recommended training for aircrew as
seat-man separation, ejection initiation, part of deployment work-ups. Training provided
ejection sequence, normal operations and by unit flight surgeon, ASTC or AMSO.
malfunctions)
d. Level D — Recommended training for aircrew as
part of deployment work-ups. Training provided
Note by unit flight surgeon, ASTC or AMSO.
Aviators, aircrew and selected passengers
flying with NVDs in ejection seat aircraft 8.4.7.5 Grading
require additional egress training. Failure to
remove NVDs prior to ejection may result in a. With the exception of course NP5, personnel who
serious injury or death. NVD removal train- complete all elements of the required N, NP, or
ing shall be incorporated into initial training N/NP training shall be classified as Qualified (Q).
and annual ejection seat/egress training. Personnel who do not successfully complete all
This training will include actual drills on portions of N, NP, or N/NP training shall be
removal of NVDs prior to ejection. The pilot classified as Unqualified (U) except for the
in command of NVD demonstration flights conditions set forth in paragraph 8.4.7.5.d.
shall ensure that selected passengers or
non-NVD qualified aircrew are thoroughly b. Refresher (R/RP) personnel shall be graded as
briefed and shall demonstrate proper tech- follows:
nique of removing NVDs for ejection situa-
tions. Documentation of annual or transition (1) Qualified (Q) — Individuals who success-
ejection seat training with NVDs shall be fully complete all aspects of required training
made on OPNAV form 3760/32F. shall be classified as Qualified.
(2) Conditionally Qualified (CQ) — Individuals

(2) Emergency Egress Training — In addition to who fail to successfully complete any of the
the required 4 year NASTP egress training, required elements in Appendix E, Figure E-2,
commanding officers shall ensure that lectures/ shall be classified as Conditionally Qualified.
drills on bailout/emergency ground/water Failure to achieve a grade of Qualified in the
egress for other than ejection seat equipped deficient area within 90 days will result in a
aircraft is conducted annually. Training can be grade of Unqualified and the individual shall
conducted by staffs who are most familiar with repeat the entire curriculum. Consecutive
egress procedures and devices. Flight surgeons, grades of CQ are not permitted within the
aerospace physiologists, or aeromedical safety current refresher cycle. Personnel designated
officers (AMSOs) should address the aeromedi- as CQ may continue on flight status for this
cal aspects of emergency procedures and sur- 90-day period. CQ grades shall be marked in
vival concerns. Renewal training may be red ink in NATOPS jackets.
accomplished within 60 days preceding expira-
tion of a current qualification and is valid for 12 (3) Unqualified (U) or (UQ) — Individuals who
months from the last day of the month in which fail to successfully complete two or more of
the current qualification expires. Otherwise, the items in Appendix E, Figure E-2, or fail to
Emergency Egress Training shall be valid for 12 qualify within 90 days after receiving a grade
months from the last day of the month in which of CQ, shall be classified as Unqualified.
the training is conducted. Specific training shall Failure to achieve a grade of Qualified in the
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deficient area within 90 days will result in the because of equipment malfunction (not a CAS-
individual repeating the entire curriculum. REP or previously known or planned for repair) or
Personnel in a UQ status shall be grounded inclement weather, may receive an overall grade
until they successfully achieve a grade of Q or of Qualified only if the device requirement was
CQ. UQ grades shall be marked in red ink in waiverable by COMNAVAIRFOR as indicated in
NATOPS jackets. the approved curricula or Figure E-2 of this
document. Personnel participating in R/RP train-
(4) No Grade (NG) — If a student begins NASTP ing who miss a particular training device for the
training, but due to unforeseen circumstances above reasons may receive a grade of Qualified
is unable to complete the course, an entry in (Q) if they successfully complete approved alter-
the record of NG shall be made. Those items nate training and meet all other requirements.
not completed shall also be listed in the Notation of the device training not received shall
record. If any training element was attempted be made in the individual’s NATOPS jacket.
and failed, NG shall not be used, a grade of
UQ shall be entered. Personnel designated as g. Where feasible, a plain language letter document-
NG may continue on flight status until their ing completion of any NASTP curricula may be
original qualification expires. Failure to com- substituted for entries on OPNAV 3760/12F.
plete training within 90 days will result in the
individual repeating the entire curriculum. 8.4.7.6 Environmental Exposure. Flight per-
NG grades shall be marked in red ink in sonnel shall not participate in flight duties for 12 hours
NATOPS jackets. after completion of the following NASTP training or
training devices: 9D5 or METS, CFET, MSDD, 9E8,
c. Remediation and completion of training elements dynamic HEED/HABD training, and/or low pressure
may take place at any CNO-approved ASTC. chamber flights in excess of 30,000 feet. Personnel may
Upon successful completion of training, the fly as passengers in aircraft during this 12-hour period
ASTC providing remediation shall then upgrade however; the cabin altitude shall not exceed 10,000 feet
the student’s status. for personnel who have been exposed to a low pressure
chamber flight in excess of 30,000 feet. The low
d. NP5 training is marked based on completion of pressure chamber exposure flight restrictions do not
specific CFET profiles. A stamp labeled “CFET/ apply to personnel completing simulator physiology
NP5/A B C D E/[write in aircraft type]” shall be who received hypoxia training via a reduced oxygen
used to document the profiles completed and the breathing device in lieu of a low pressure chamber
type of aircraft for which the profiles were created. flight.
Each profile successfully completed will be
circled, profiles not successfully completed will
be “X”ed out. Additional training is recom- 8.5 FLEET AIR INTRODUCTION/LIAISON
mended for those with “X”ed-out profiles. The OF SURVIVAL AIRCREW FLIGHT
traditional grades of “Q,” “CQ,” and “UQ” are not EQUIPMENT (FAILSAFE) PROGRAM
used.
Commanding officers shall ensure that aircrews
e. Adjunctive Training is upgrade training. Squad- receive indoctrination whenever new or modified
ron NATOPS or training officers shall record the ALSS is introduced to the fleet. ALSS technical data
required specific annual training with a comple- indoctrination packages (TDIPs) provided by Naval Air
tion date in the NATOPS jacket (OPNAV form Systems Command to Aeromedical Safety Officers
3760/32F). Other Adjunctive training may also be (AMSO) and Aviation Survival Training Centers
recorded here. (ASTC) will be used to satisfy requirements.
f. Inoperative Devices/Inclement Weather — Per- 8.6 NVD TRAINING PROGRAM

sonnel participating in N, NP or N/NP training
must complete all devices and training elements Indoctrination and refresher NITE Lab training are
to receive a grade of Qualified (Q). Those persons strongly encouraged for all aircrew involved in NVD
who are unable to complete a particular device operations.
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a. Indoctrination training is defined as the student’s c. The Rescue Swimmer School Training Program
first attendance at a NITE Lab training facility, (RSSTP) shall prepare designated aircrew and
typically occurring during the student’s FRS or selected aircrew candidates for SAR swimmer
night attack/systems training syllabus. duties. This is accomplished through lectures,
demonstration, practical experience in CNO-
b. Refresher training is defined as subsequent train- approved rescue procedures/techniques and
ing provided at NITE Lab facilities, as required by hands-on training using aviation life support and
the applicable USMC Training and Readiness rescue equipment.
Manual, USN TYCOM/Type Wing instruction or
as requested by unit commanders. d. The NAVAVSCOLSCOM is designated the Res-
cue Swimmer School Model Manager (RSSMM).
The RSSMM establishes RSSTP procedures for
c. Personnel participating in initial/refresher NITE
approval by COMNAVAIRFOR (N32), provides
Lab training shall be graded as follows:
oversight of the RSSTP, and ensures standardiza-
tion through the following:
(1) Qualified (Q) — Scoring 80 percent or higher
on the sensor course examination. (1) Instructor Training — The RSSMM shall
conduct the Rescue Swimmer Instructor
(2) Unqualified (U) — Failing to score at least 80 Course and issue the RSSTP Core Unique
percent on sensor course examination. Dis- Instructor Training Program.
position of students in this status will be at the
discretion of the command. (2) Curricula Management — NETC shall coordi-
nate the training requirements of CMC,
TYCOMs, CNATRA, and the USCG; the
8.7 SEARCH AND RESCUE PILOT/RESCUE
RSSMM shall chair curricula conferences. The
SWIMMER TRAINING
RSSMM shall develop and revise RSSTP
curricula for COMNAVAIRFOR (N32)
a. The purpose of this program is to promote approval via CNATRA and COMNAVED-
standardization of SAR procedures and to estab- TRACOM based upon the needs of the com-
lish a minimum SAR training program for mands noted above, utilizing the procedures
personnel assigned search and rescue duties established by the SARMM, and employing the
aboard aircraft. Units involved are those that are technical advice of BUMED.
established primarily to fulfill search and rescue
mission responsibilities or that may be assigned (3) Training Analysis — The RSSMM shall
search and rescue responsibilities in conjunction monitor the attrition, rollback, and mishap
with other mission areas. The search and rescue trends of the RSSTP.
model manager (SARMM), Helicopter Combat
Support Squadron THREE (HELSUPPRON (4) Site Evaluations — The RSSMM shall con-
THREE/HC-3) establishes SAR procedures and duct annual evaluations of CNO-approved
ensures standardization. Type commanders shall training sites at HC-3; COMHSWINGLANT;
designate SAR evaluation units within their Fleet Training Center, San Diego; and
command to train, evaluate, and assist individual NAVAVSCOLSCOM, Pensacola.
units/commands in developing and implementing
search and rescue programs. 8.7.1 Definitions. The following terms contained
in the Glossary are relevant: competent authority,
b. Requirements for training, proficiency, and requ- designations, DIFCREW, enlisted crewmember
alifications for the SAR pilot and the rescue (USMC), naval aircrewman (NAC).
swimmer are presented in OPNAVINST 3130.6
and shall be considered minimum standards. 8.7.2 Training Requirements. RSSTP includes
Commands are encouraged to supplement those initial and refresher training programs. All Category I
listed requirements with additional training perti- aviation rescue swimmer school training shall be
nent to local mission requirements. conducted at Naval Aviation Schools Command, NAS
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Pensacola. Category II aviation RSS training shall be administrative procedures to assure that all flight
conducted at HC-3, NAS North Island and COMH- personnel report to a flight surgeon whenever their
SWINGLANT, NAS Jacksonville. fitness to fly is questionable. Flight surgeons shall
conduct interviews and/or physical examinations of
8.7.3 Prerequisites aircrew personnel and make recommendations to the
member’s commanding officer as follows.
a. Initial Training — Satisfactory completion of
NACCS within the preceding 6 months or be Note
designated a naval aircrewman. Must have a Commanding officers and flight surgeons
current flight physical, aeromedical clearance shall comply with applicable directives
notice (NAVMED 6410/2), and be current in all pertaining to mental health evaluations of
aviation water survival and aviation physiology servicemembers (see SECNAVINST
training in accordance with the provisions of this 6320.24, Mental Health Evaluations of
chapter. Members of the Armed Forces). Individuals
who fall under “Military Whistleblower
b. Refresher Training — Be a graduate of a CNO- Protection” guidelines (SECNAVINST
approved rescue swimmer school. Must be desig- 5370.7) may require additional administra-
nated a naval aircrewman, have a current flight tive procedures in conjunction with evalua-
physical and aeromedical clearance notice tion. Commanding officers are encouraged
(NAVMED 6410/2), and be current in all aviation to consult with local flight surgeons and
water survival and aviation physiology training in legal officers.
accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
8.8.2.1 Periodic Flight Physical Examination.
8.8 AVIATION PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS All aircrew and duty involving flight denied (DIFDEN)
AND QUALIFICATIONS personnel shall be examined at regular intervals as
prescribed by MANMED.
8.8.1 General Requirements. Physical stan-
dards as established by BUMED are to be met as a Note
continuing requirement, not solely at the time of the Physical examinations that have been con-
required physical examination. Physical qualification ducted but are not completed because of
as certified by an appropriate physical examination is a additional consultation or administrative
prerequisite for flight for all aircrew personnel. Com- reasons shall be considered to have met the
manding officers shall suspend from flight duties all requirements for annual certification, unless
aircrew personnel who have not met annual flight the individual is found to be not physically
physical qualifications. The physical may be accom- qualified during the examination, or the
plished starting the first day of the month preceding the determination of physically qualified must
birth month. Flight personnel who have not initiated an be held in abeyance awaiting consultation. A
aviation physical examination by the last day of their clearance notice shall be issued in support of
birth month shall be considered not to have met annual satisfying the requirements.
flight physical qualifications. Flight personnel delin-
quent in receiving an aviation physical examination 8.8.2.2 Check-In. Upon reporting (including TAD
shall not be scheduled to fly unless a waiver has been for flying only) to a new unit or base.
granted by BUPERS/CMC. UAV flightcrew shall
follow provisions of this section. Specific flight 8.8.2.3 Postgrounding. Following grounding
physical requirements for UAV flightcrew can be found for medical reasons.
in MANMED.
8.8.2.4 Post Hospitalization. Following return
8.8.2 Required Evaluations. Flight surgeons to duty after any admission to the sick list or hospital
shall keep flight personnel under surveillance so that (including medical boards). A grounding notice
physical illness, fatigue, and emotional upset will be (NAVMED 6410/1) shall be issued for all admissions
readily detected. Commanding officers shall establish and a clearance notice (NAVMED 6410/2) shall be
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issued when aircrew personnel are returned to flight Note

duties. Personnel not physically qualified for flight
will normally continue to receive aviation
8.8.2.5 Postmishap. As necessary to meet the career incentive pay (ACIP) for up to 180 days
requirements of OPNAVINST 3750.6. from the date of incapacitation. Final deter-
mination on ACIP eligibility resides with
8.8.2.6 As Directed by Higher Authority. BUPERS/CMC and the PAYPERSMAN.
When required of competence for duty, follow-up for
waivers, etc. 8.8.4.2 Waiver of Physical Standards. Air-
crew personnel who do not meet physical standards
8.8.3 Scope of Examinations. The extent of may be considered for a waiver of such standards. Such
these examinations shall be determined by the flight a waiver may be granted on the need of the service,
surgeon, as directed by MANMED or OPNAVINST consistent with training, experience, performance, and
3750.6. Notation of such examinations shall be entered proven safety of the aircrew personnel. In such cases,
in the individual’s health record and reported to the the following procedures shall be followed:
commanding officer and, as required, via NAVOPME-
DINST DET NAVAEROMEDINST (Code 342) to a. A request for waiver of physical standards may
BUPERS/CMC. be initiated by the member, the commanding
officer or by a flight surgeon. If the waiver is not
initiated by the commanding officer, the com-
Note
manding officer shall submit a forwarding
All Class I aviation personnel will receive a endorsement. The request shall contain recom-
manifest refraction to best visual acuity mendations as to the operational advisability of
(BVA) at the time of their annual flight the waiver, including limitations as to aircraft
physical. In the case where spectacles are type, in-flight duties, etc. Included in this
worn, if the current spectacles do not correct waiver request shall be an appropriate aeromed-
to 20/20 or better in both eyes, the aviator is ical evaluation by the supporting medical treat-
grounded until a current prescription can be ment facility. The evaluation shall be presented
obtained. In the case where spectacles had on a typed SF 88, with appropriate consulta-
not previously been required, the aviator is tions. A flight surgeon shall include medical
grounded until spectacles are obtained to recommendations as outlined in the MANMED.
correct the visual acuity to 20/20 or better in The waiver request shall be forwarded via the
both eyes. appropriate chain of command and NAVOPME-
DINST DET NAVAEROMEDINST (Code 342)
8.8.4 Disposition of Aircrew Found Not to BUPERS, or CMC (ASM), as appropriate.
Physically Qualified (NPQ)
b. NAVOPMEDINST DET NAVAEROMEDINST
(Code 342) shall review the medical evaluation
8.8.4.1 Physical Standards. Aircrew personnel
and forward a recommendation to BUPERS, or
are expected to maintain appropriate physical standards
CMC (ASM), as appropriate.
at all times. However, medical conditions may preclude
such physical qualifications for short or long periods. c. BUPERS, or CMC (ASM), as appropriate, shall
When aircrew personnel are unable to meet required review the request and recommendations and take
physical standards for periods exceeding 60 days, an appropriate action. In general, one of the follow-
aviation physical examination shall be completed. ing dispositions shall be made:
Typed Standard Form 88 (SF 88) with appropriate
consultations and flight surgeon recommendations (1) Grant a waiver of standards to permit contin-
shall be forwarded to NAVOPMEDINST DET ued unrestricted flight status.
NAVAEROMEDINST (Code 342). NAVOPME-
DINST DET NAVAEROMEDINST (Code 342) shall (2) Grant a waiver of standards to a restricted
review and make a recommendation to BUPERS or flight status that may include limitations in
CMC as appropriate. service group, aircraft type, mission type,
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in-flight duties, duty location, operational 8.8.5 Medical Service Groups. The physical
tempo, or other requirements. standards for aviation personnel in each of the follow-
ing medical service groups are outlined in MANMED.
(3) Restrict from all duties involving flight with The medically-related definitions and policies that
a statement concerning whether the disquali- shall, in general, be employed in this assignment of
fying defects are considered temporary or aviators to flight duties, are as follows.
permanent.
8.8.5.1 Medical Service Group I. Aviators who
8.8.4.3 Flight Status. In cases where flight status meet the physical standards specified in MANMED
is terminated, BUPERS, or CMC (ASM), as applicable, shall be classified as Medical Service Group I. Those
shall determine if the individual is to be retained within aviators may be assigned to flight duties of an unlimited
the aeronautical organization or assigned to duty or unrestricted nature.
outside the aeronautical organization.
8.8.5.2 Medical Service Group II. Those avia-

8.8.4.4 Disposition. For aircrew personnel whose tors who meet the physical standards outlined in
aeromedical disposition is considered uncertain by the MANMED, and those aviators of Service Group I who
examining flight surgeon, consideration shall be given temporarily meet the physical standards of Service
to appearance before an appropriate board of flight
Group II. All aviators in Service Group II are restricted
surgeons (see MANMED).
from shipboard aircrew duties (including V/STOL
aircraft) except in helicopters.
8.8.4.5 Limited Duty (LIMDU). Aircrew person-
nel placed on LIMDU status by medical board action
shall be considered to be physically incapacitated for all 8.8.5.3 Medical Service Group III. Those avia-
duty involving flight and all related training until such tors who meet the physical standards outlined in
time as returned to flight status by medical board action MANMED. Medical Service Group III aviators shall
and endorsement of a current flight physical by operate only aircraft equipped with dual controls and be
NAVOPMEDINST DET NAVAEROMEDINST accompanied on all flights by a pilot or copilot of
(Code 342). The LIMDU board report and a typed SF Medical Service Group I or II, qualified in the model
88 and SF 93, or BUMED 6120/2, shall be forwarded aircraft operated. A waiver is required to act as pilot in
to NAVOPMEDINST DET NAVAEROMEDINST command of multipiloted aircraft.
(Code 342) for appropriate action as soon as possible.
Flight personnel placed in a LIMDU status strictly for 8.8.6 Medical Service Group III Pilot in
geographical constraints (i.e., remain in or near proxim- Command Requests. Waiver requests for Medi-
ity to a naval medical treatment facility for specialized cal Service Group III pilot in command duties may be
treatment or follow-up treatment) and who are made to CHNAVPERS (PERS-43C) or CMC (ASM)
otherwise physically qualified and aeronautically via NAVOPMEDINST DET NAVAEROMEDINST
adapted, may request a waiver to remain in a flight (Code 342) with justification. The requests must be
status. Waivers of geographical LIMDU will be consid- accompanied by a typed SF 88 detailing an aviation
ered on a case-by-case basis and may be granted by
physical examination performed within the previous 6
BUPERS/CMC (ASM) upon written request with
months. Pilot in command authorizations are issued on
supporting medical documentation submitted via
an individual basis and automatically expire upon billet
NAVOPMEDINST DET NAVAEROMEDINST
reassignment or failure to maintain the physical qualifi-
(Code 342) as stated in this section.
cations under which the authorization was issued,
whichever occurs first. The request shall contain date of
8.8.4.6 Temporary Medical Waivers. Tempo- designation as a naval aviator and background experi-
rary waivers for any medical disability may be granted ence pertinent to the type of waiver being requested.
by the local board of flight surgeons based on type UAV flightcrew shall follow provisions of this section.
aircraft, mission, and patient review, pending final Specific flight physical requirements for UAV flight-
approval/disapproval by BUPERS/CMC (ASM). crew can be found in MANMED.
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CHAPTER 9
Miscellaneous
9.1 PARACHUTE JUMPS custody of the aircraft, the pilot in command shall take
proper measures to ensure the safety of the aircraft and
9.1.1 General. Practice parachute jumps other than any classified equipment. When naval aircraft operat-
those required in the necessary and normal course of ing in company have landed away from home base, the
training or experimentation shall not be made unless senior naval aviator/naval flight officer shall be respon-
expressly authorized by CNO. Authority to conduct sible for all of the aircraft as if a detached unit operation
parachute jumps required by training syllabuses or were being conducted under his/her cognizance.
experimental projects is delegated to the commands
assigned cognizance of the training or the experimental 9.2.2 Aircraft Mishap. In case of mishap to an
project. aircraft, the pilot in command is responsible for its safe
custody until the aircraft has been taken into custody by
proper authority in accordance with the provisions of
9.1.2 Delayed Release Jumps. Delayed release
OPNAVINST 3750.6.
parachute jumps shall not be made except as authorized
by CNO. Any jump where no attempt is made to open
the parachute immediately upon clearing the aircraft is 9.3 AIRCRAFT NOISE ABATEMENT
considered a delayed release jump. Authority to
conduct delayed release parachute jumps for test or Aircraft noise creates a major public relations
evaluation is hereby delegated to commands assigned problem. All commands shall review their operating
cognizance of test or experimental projects. practices on a continuing basis with a view toward
minimizing this nuisance to the public. CNO (N785F)
should be informed of complaints that are considered
9.1.3 Jump Precautions. When authorized para- serious by the commanding officer.
chute jumps are to be made in the vicinity of bodies of
water, personnel making the jumps shall wear life 9.4 CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY
preservers. Adequate provisions for rescue of the IN MARITIME DISASTERS OF
jumper should be made beforehand. AIRCRAFT
9.1.4 Federal Aviation Regulations. FAR, Part a. During aircraft operations over open water, a
105, details information that must be provided the FAA forced landing is an ever present possibility. The
and delineates strict communication requirements that probability of damage to the personal property
must be complied with prior to and during parachute aboard any aircraft exists. The condition is known
operations. Aircraft commanders shall be thoroughly to all personnel.
familiar with the procedures prior to conducting
parachute operations from naval aircraft. b. In view of the existing hazard to personal property
in such operations, it is incumbent upon the
9.1.5 Demonstrations. Paragraph 3.3 provides personnel so engaged to use good judgment
information on flight demonstrations. regarding the articles of personal property that are
carried on such flights. They shall not needlessly
jeopardize personal property that does not serve
9.2 SECURITY OF AIRCRAFT AWAY FROM the personnel in the performance of the military
BASE missions of the aircraft in which they are
embarked. When aircraft are in the execution of
9.2.1 General. When it is necessary to leave an transfer flights from shore station to embarkation
aircraft on a field, airport, beach, body of water, or other on ships and vice versa and in other similar cases,
area where military or naval personnel cannot take the transportation in the aircraft of articles of
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clothing not specifically required in the flight visiting foreign military aircraft that the aforemen-
operation is considered to be justifiable. tioned formalities must be complied with before the
aircraft and crew may be given clearance through
c. The latest information concerning submission customs. Additionally, commanding officers of all
and payment of these claims is contained in the naval air activities whose facilities are used by foreign
MILPERSMAN. aircraft are directed to advise appropriate local govern-
ment officials of the intended movements into or out of
9.5 U.S. CUSTOMS, HEALTH, the United States by such aircraft.
IMMIGRATION, AND AGRICULTURAL
CLEARANCE 9.5.5 Medical or Economic Insect
Pests. When notified by competent authority of a
9.5.1 Naval Aircraft. Every effort should be made potential hazard from medical or economic insect pests,
to arrive at the entry airport during those periods of time such as disease carrying mosquitoes, Mediterranean
when customs/health/ immigration/agriculture services fruit fly, Japanese beetle, etc., commanding officers
are available. Official working hours within the U.S. are shall in cooperation with the cognizant Governmental
usually 0800 to 1700 local, Monday through Friday. agency institute appropriate inspection and/or quaran-
Overtime charges accrue for services performed after tine procedures for the control of such pests. Technical
official working hours. assistance may be obtained from the Naval Environ-
mental Health Center; Environmental and Preventive
Medicine Unit; or disease, vector, ecology, and control
9.5.2 Military Aircraft Arriving in the
centers.
Continental U.S. From Overseas. Military
departments that operate aircraft arriving in the
9.6 DISPERSAL OF PESTICIDES
CONUS from overseas shall provide timely advance
notice of the aircraft’s point of departure and expected
Pesticides shall not be dispersed from naval aircraft
arrival time at a U.S. airport of entry.
in the continental U.S. or possessions without approval
of the Navy Regional Commander, Commander Marine
9.5.3 Discharging of Passengers/Cargo. The Corps Air Bases, or his/her delegated authority. In areas
aircraft commander/mission commander shall not per- where there is danger of spray contamination to civilian
mit any cargo, baggage, or equipment to be removed property, all property owners must be contacted and
from the aircraft without permission from customs their permission obtained. Where State statutory
officials. Passengers or crewmembers shall not depart authority permits release by boards of county commis-
from the landing site prior to release by the customs sioners and/or other authorized agencies against claims
official. Removal of cargo and/or departure of person- and damages resulting from aerial dispersal of pesti-
nel may be allowed should such be necessary for the cides, such release may be obtained in lieu of individual
safety or preservation of life and property. Violations of property owner permission. The use of aircraft in the
customs regulations could result in a fine for which the dispersal of a pesticide shall not be approved unless the
aircraft commander/mission commander may be per- application is recommended by a BUMED medical
sonally responsible. entomologist or a Naval Facilities Engineering Com-
mand (NAVFACENGCOM) applied biologist who is
9.5.4 Foreign Military Aircraft. Commanding certified as a DOD pesticide applicator in Category 11,
officers are advised to inform the pilot in command of Aerial Application.
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CHAPTER 10
Flight Records, Reports, and Forms

10.1 NAVAL FLIGHT RECORD SUBSYSTEM fuel, oxygen, and expendable ordnance on board
and the quantity of engine oil added since last flight.
The NAVFLIRS serves as a single, integrated source
of flight data for the aviation maintenance and material d. The AIA record shall remain at the place of first
management (AV-3M) system, the Marine Corps flight takeoff. If the aircraft is away from home and
readiness evaluation data system (FREDS), the individ- qualified maintenance personnel are not avail-
ual flight activity reporting system (IFARS), the Navy able, the pilot in command shall sign the AIA
logistics information system (NALIS), and up-line record in the safe for flight certification block. The
reporting to all other existing systems. form will be maintained by the transient/host
activity until safe completion of the flight.
10.2 AIRCRAFT INSPECTION AND 10.2.1 Pilot in Command
ACCEPTANCE (AIA) RECORD,
OPNAV 4790/141
a. The pilot in command shall review a record of
aircraft discrepancies and corrective actions for
The AIA Record, OPNAV 4790/141 (Figure 10-1), the 10 previous flights.
provides for:
b. The pilot in command shall sign the AIA record,
a. Pilot acceptance of the aircraft in its present assuming full responsibility for the safe operation
condition. of the aircraft and the safety of the other
individuals aboard.
b. Identifies aircraft by bureau number (BuNo),
type/model/series (T/M/S), and reporting 10.2.2 “Limitations/Remarks” Section. This
custodian. section informs the pilot of uncorrected discrepancies
or unique characteristics of this particular aircraft.
c. Certification of aircraft readiness for flight by Local instructions will always govern the specific
maintenance personnel. This provides a record of content of this space.
Figure 10-1. Aircraft Inspection and Acceptance Record (OPNAV 4790/141)
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10.3 NAVAL AIRCRAFT FLIGHT RECORD, support of the maintenance data system (MDS),
OPNAV 3710/4 FREDS, IFARS, and NALIS. Types of data
collected are as follows:
The NAVFLIRS, OPNAV 3710/4 (Figure 10-2), (1) A statistical description of the flight pertain-
provides a standardized Department of the Navy flight ing to the aircraft and crewmembers
activity data collection system. NAVFLIRS is the
single-source document for recording flight data and is (2) A record of all logistic actions performed
applicable in specific areas to aircraft simulators. The during the flight
form shall be prepared for each attempt at flight of naval
aircraft or training evolution for simulators. The (3) A record of weapons proficiency
authorized document formats are the preprinted multi-
copy form, S/N 0107-LF-037-1020, and the computer (4) A record of training areas utilized and other
generated form from the CANDE or Naval Aviation miscellaneous data.
Logistics Command Management Information System b. The naval aircraft flight record consists of an
(NALCOMIS) Organizational Maintenance Activity original and two color-coded copies of no carbon
(OMA) program. required (NCR) paper. All copies contain identi-
cal information. Copy one is used for data entry
a. The naval aircraft flight record is a single-source and then is filed in operations. Copy two will be
document that collects flight activity data in in the suspense file copy until copy one is returned
Figure 10-2. Naval Aircraft Flight Record (OPNAV 3710/4)
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to operations. Copy three is retained in the crewmember shall provide his/her parent activity
maintenance department. with a duplicate copy of the naval aircraft flight
record for submission to the supporting DSF (i.e.,
Note when the aircraft is assigned to a squadron at NAS
Oceana and the crewmember is attached to a
For activities using SHARP, personnel can
squadron at NAS North Island, the crewmember
export a file containing flight information to
NALCOMIS. For other activities using shall obtain a duplicate copy of the naval aircraft
CANDE or NALCOMIS OMA program, flight record and deliver the flight record to
personnel shall print two hard copies of the his/her squadron at NAS North Island for submis-
generated NAVFLIRS form for local activity sion). That procedure is necessary to update
use. The NAVFLIRS data diskette is for- his/her monthly individual flight activity report
warded to the supporting DSF for process- (NAVFLIRS-3) and fiscal year-to-date (FYTD)
ing. Hard copy one is filed in operations for summary. Submission of the duplicate naval
retention in the master flight files. Hard copy aircraft flight record (with same document num-
two is retained in the maintenance depart- ber) at the DSF that is not the same DSF
ment for 3 months to facilitate local database supporting the aircraft reporting custodian shall
correction. be batched with a 4 in the AWAY FROM HOME
block on the accompanying document control
form (DCF). The DCF will be completed and
c. After all applicable entries to maintenance/
operation records and logs are made, copy one submitted in accordance with OPNAVINST
shall be retained for the master flight files 4790.2. However, aviators from different squad-
discussed in paragraph 10.4. Copy two, after rons at NAS Oceana functioning as crewmembers
processing, will be retained until monthly reports in the same aircraft need not submit duplicate
are verified. Copy three shall be retained by naval aircraft flight records; only the aircraft
maintenance control for 3 months to facilitate reporting custodian will submit the record. Since
local data-base correction. both squadrons are supported by the same DSF,
the daily audit reports for both squadrons will
display this flight with crewmember information.
10.3.1 Documentation of the Naval Aircraft
For submission of flight records out of the
Flight Record
reporting period, an away code of Z shall be
entered on the DCF to indicate late data and shall
a. The shaded portions of the naval aircraft flight be completed and submitted in accordance with
record are mandatory fields and shall be filled out OPNAVINST 4790.2.
for every attempt at flight/simulator training
where applicable. Although not shaded on the
form, blocks 11 and 12 of the aircrew data section d. The operations department is responsible for
and block 11 of the logistics data section are verifying the accuracy and completeness of naval
mandatory fields. aircraft flight records submitted for data process-
ing, ensuring submission of aircrew gain and loss
reports, verifying the daily audit reports, and
b. The pilot or other designated crewmember shall
maintain an accurate record of the flight. At the coordinating the correction of errors with the
completion of the flight/simulator event, the pilot or maintenance analyst.
mission commander shall sign the naval aircraft
flight record, certifying it complete and correct. e. The maintenance analyst is the NAVFLIRS
When reporting simulator usage, forward the naval coordinator and is responsible for accomplishing
aircraft flight record to the operations department of the daily submission of completed naval aircraft
the crewmembers parent command. flight records for processing, distributing daily
audit and monthly reports to the operations and
c. In instances where the aircraft and crewmember maintenance departments, and coordination of
are assigned to different activities and supported error corrections with operations and maintenance
by different Data Service Facility DSFs, the control.
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Note (2) Additional flight legs and their associated

logistic records
For Marine Corps activities, the operations
NCOIC will perform those functions. (3) Weapons proficiency.
f. One naval aircraft flight record may be used for two j. It is the responsibility of the aircraft or simulator
or more flights under the following conditions: reporting custodian to ensure that naval aircraft
flight records are available.
(1) The total mission requirement (TMR) codes
k. Exception codes (Appendix F) are provided for
do not exceed three and the pilot in command
entries on the naval aircraft flight record that
remains the same. TMRs are contained in
require processing for other than a routine flight
Appendix D.
such as the following:
(2) No maintenance or servicing is performed at (1) Gaining or losing crewmembers to the squad-
intermediate stops other than the addition of ron database.
fuel, oil, or oxygen.
(2) Correcting, deleting, or revising previously
submitted data.
(3) Ops code (i.e., shipboard or shore operations)
remains the same. (3) Documenting CVW staff member flight time.
g. The upper left corner of the naval aircraft flight (4) Documenting simulator time. Simulator time
record contains a preprinted alphanumeric num- only refers to approved simulators capable of
ber that uniquely identifies each document and is logging flight time.
required for computer processing. A naval aircraft
flight record with this number obscured will be (5) Documenting canceled flights.
rejected by the DSF.
(6) Documenting flights when the crewmember
and the aircraft are assigned to different
Note organizations.
For activities using the SHARP, CANDE or
NALCOMIS OMA program, the NAV- Note
FLIRS document number will be automati- D Aircrew shall be placed on an appropriate
cally generated and assigned to the individ- organizations individual master roster
ual flight record. (IMR). Organizations shall submit a
RECTYP 7D Gain (exception code G)
h. The “PAGE___OF___” will be used when an when aircrew report to a new organiza-
additional naval aircraft flight record is required tion and a RECTYP 7D Loss (exception
to supplement the documentation of multiple- code L) when aircrew depart an organiza-
entry data fields cited above. The maximum tion (refer to paragraph 10.3.6). Aircrew
allowable number of supplemental pages is five. shall be assigned to only one Individual
The document numbers of the supplemental pages Master Roster (IMR) per DSF, or report-
shall be obliterated and the document number ing errors will result.
assigned to page one shall be handscribed legibly
D Only approved DIFOPS CVW staff bil-
on each supplemental page.
lets shall use the S (staff) exception code.
All other aircrew, including other
i. Supplemental naval aircraft flight records may be DIFOPS-assigned staff officers, shall use
attached to page one to provide additional space the exception code E when flying in
to document the following data elements: aircraft assigned to an organization
(RECTYP 7B block 21 ORG code)
(1) Crewmember names different than one to which they are
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assigned (ORG code for the IMR to required to complete the naval aircraft flight
which the aircrew is assigned). DIFOPS- record for a routine flight. Refer to paragraph
assigned station pilots should be placed 10.3.6 for information required for person-
on the stations IMR, requiring no excep- nel data, RECTYP 7D transactions.
tion codes when flying station aircraft.
10.3.1.1 Logging Simulator Time. Simulator
l. The use of the code tables provided in Appendixes events conducted in Navy simulators (or non-Navy
D, F, G, and I is mandatory. Routine codes simulators if used for the purpose of logging Navy/Ma-
required for form completion are printed on the rine aircrew flight time) shall be documented on a naval
back of copy one. Abbreviated TMR codes are aircraft flight record and processed by the users
printed on the back of copy three. Training codes squadron/activity. The following data fields, as
are available in the type commander joint training described in paragraphs 10.3.2 through 10.3.5, are
and readiness (T&R) manual (CNAF 3500 required:
series), Marine Corps T&R manuals (MCO 3500
series), or other governing instructions as a. AIRCRAFT DATA SECTION
appropriate. Refer to paragraph 10.3.3. Weapon
proficiency codes are located in Appendix H. (1) BUREAU/SERIAL NO. (BUNO/SER). If
Commanding officers shall ensure that crewmem- assigned to device.
bers and maintenance and operation personnel
who enter or manipulate data derived from this (2) TYPE EQUIPMENT CODE (TEC). See
form are familiar with the proper use of appropri- Appendix K.
ate codes. It should be noted that although the
NAVFLIRS form allows for only three training (3) ORGANIZATION CODE (ORG). Use code
codes, CANDE/NALCOMIS OMA will provide “ZEZ” for simulators.
for up to 10 training codes on one automated
NAVFLIR. SHARP does not limit training codes (4) MISSION 1 (MSN1).
per flight document, however, only three training
codes will be recorded in NALCOMIS when (5) HOURS 1 (HRS1).
SHARP data is brought over.
(6) SUPPORT CODE (SUPTCD). Use appropri-
m. The documentation for a routine flight consists of ate code for users activity. See Appendix I.
information from the following sections on the
naval aircraft flight record: b. AIRCREW DATA SECTION
(1) Aircraft data RECTYP 7B. (1) EXCEPTION CODE. Enter the T exception
code for simulators.
(2) Aircrew data RECTYP 7C.
(2) NAME (FSTINT and LSTINT).
(3) Logistics depart data RECTYP 7E.
(3) SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN).
(4) Logistics arrive data RECTYP 7F.
(4) SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS (SPQUAL).
Note
(5) SERVICE CODE (SVC).
Logistics arrive data, RECTYP 7F, is not
completed in the submission of a cancella- (6) FLIGHT TIME (FPT, CPT, or SCT).
tion. Weapon proficiency data, RECTYP
7G, is not mandatory for every flight but (7) SIMULATED INSTRUMENT TIME (SIM).
should be completed as applicable to docu-
ment time spent in restricted air space, (8) LANDINGS (TLNG1/2/3/4 AND
miscellaneous data, etc. Refer to paragraphs NLNDG1/2/3/4). Optional when document-
10.3.2 through 10.3.5 for information ing simulator flights.
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(9) APPROACHES (TAPP1/2/3/4 and operate very capable military aircraft simulators that are
NAPP1/2/3/4). Simulated only. not listed here. Generic type equipment codes, listed in
Appendix K, have been assigned to enable Navy
(10) TRAINING CODES (TRACD1/2/3). In aircrews to credit time gained in those devices using the
accordance with T&R manual. naval aircraft flight record. However, the person signing
the flight record shall ensure that the following criteria
c. LOGISTICS DATA SECTION are met:
(1) TIME ZONE (TMZONE). a. The device reasonably simulates a particular

military aircraft, including cockpit layout, instru-
(2) TIME DEPART/ARRIVE (TIMDEP- mentation, performance, and handling. The
TIMARR). Enter the start and stop time of the model being simulated shall be recorded in the
event. remarks block.
(3) DATE DEPART/ARRIVE (DTEDEP- b. Instrumentation and displays sufficient to conduct

DTEARR). Enter the four-character Julian the desired military training mission (e.g., instru-
date (YYDD) for departure and arrival date of ment approach, air intercept, weapon delivery,
the event. etc.) are provided, and are appropriate to the type
of flight time to be logged (pilot or special crew
(4) ICAO DEPART/ARRIVE (ICAODP- time).
ICAOAR). Enter the appropriate ICAO codes
(depart and arrive) for the simulator location. c. The device cockpit is isolated from outside
distraction.
d. REMARKS. If simulator is non-Navy, enter type
aircraft simulated. 10.3.2 Aircraft Data Section. Complete the data
blocks in aircraft data section, RECTYP 7B
e. SIGNATURE. Of crewmember receiving training. (Figure 10-3):
Note
a. SIDE NO — Enter the side number of the aircraft.
D Logging night time or aircraft com- Those data will not be processed at the DSF.
mander time is not authorized when
reporting simulator time. b. Block 10 — EXCEPTION CODE (EXCD): Enter
the appropriate exception code if required. Excep-
D Instructor time may be reported. tion code X documents the cancellation of a flight
and is used only in the aircraft data section (see
10.3.1.2 Approved Simulators. Approved sim- Appendix F).
ulators for logging pilot and special crew time are listed
in Appendix K and are based on the demonstrated c. Block 11 — BUREAU/SERIAL NO. (BUNO/
ability of the devices to provide mission and weapons SER): Enter the bureau number of the aircraft or
system training. Additionally, it is recognized that other the serial number of the simulator. Right justify if
military services, industry, and foreign governments less than six characters.
Figure 10-3. Aircraft Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4)
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d. Block 17 — TYPE EQUIPMENT CODE (TEC): The mission may not necessarily be assigned at
Enter the four-character AV-3M type equipment takeoff.
code assigned to the aircraft or simulator. Refer to
NAMSO report 4790.A7210-01. k. Block 39 — HOURS 3 (HRS3): Enter the hours
and tenths dedicated to performance of MSN3.
e. Block 21 — ORGANIZATION CODE (ORG):
Note
Enter the three-character AV-3M organization
code for the aircraft reporting custodian or “ZEZ” The sum of the hours in HRS1, HRS2, and
for simulators. Refer to NAMSO report HRS3 represents total aircraft flight time.
4790.A7065-01.
l. Block 42 — SUPPORT CODE (SUPTCD): Enter
the two-character support code from Appendix I
f. Block 24 — MISSION 1 (MSN1): Enter the that identifies the claimancy providing funding
three-character TMR code from Appendix D that for mission accomplishment. The code will be
most accurately describes the primary mission for used by CNO (N780) to monitor special-interest
the flight/simulator event or its reason for being missions, operations, or exercises. For crewmem-
canceled or aborted. Canceled or aborted flights bers within the personnel exchange program
must use a general purpose code (GPC) of N (PEP), insert NS in the field.
(maintenance) or O (operations) in the second
position, as applicable. m. Block 44 — TOTAL FLIGHTS (TOTFLT): Enter
the total number of flights.
Note
n. Block 46 — OPERATIONS (OPS): Use one of
A canceled flight is one for which no flight
the following codes, whichever is the most
time was obtained. applicable to the operational scenario:
g. Block 27 — HOURS 1 (HRS1): Enter the hours (1) A — Ship Operations (Nondeployed). For
and tenths dedicated to performance of MSN1. flights primarily involving carrier/ship opera-
The block will be blank when documenting a tions ashore for a nondeployed unit.
cancellation.
(2) 1 — Land Operations (Nondeployed). For
h. Block 30 — MISSION 2 (MSN2): Enter the flights primarily involving operations ashore
mission code from Appendix D that most accu- for a nondeployed unit.
rately describes the secondary mission if applica-
(3) B — Ship Operations (Deployed). For flights
ble. The mission may not necessarily be assigned
primarily involving carrier/ship operations
at takeoff.
while unit is deployed.
Note (4) 2 — Land Operations (Deployed). For flights

An aborted flight is one for which flight time primarily involving operations ashore for a
is obtained but requires termination of the deployed unit.
flight. If that occurs, MSN1 or MSN2 will
(5) C — Fleet Replacement Squadron Overhead
indicate the mission that was in progress
(Ship). For FRS flights involving carrier/ship
when the abort decision was made; and
operations primarily not for the purpose of
MSN2 or MSN3 (as applicable) will indicate
training students.
the reason for the abort.
(6) 3 — Fleet Replacement Squadron Overhead
i. Block 33 — HOURS 2 (HRS2): Enter the hours (Land). For FRS flights ashore primarily not
and tenths dedicated to performance of MSN2. for the purpose of training students.
j. Block 36 — MISSION 3 (MSN3): Enter the Note

mission code from Appendix D that most accu- For the purpose of this instruction, deployed
rately describes the tertiary mission if applicable. time shall be defined as all time accumulated
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when units are under operational control of the accounting period, the NAVFLIRS-4
Commander SIXTH Fleet (COMSIXTH- will only indicate flight hours by leg number
FLT), Commander SEVENTH Fleet (COM- for each BUNO.
SEVENTHFLT), Commander FIFTH Fleet
(COMFIFTHFLT), and/or Commander q. ENGINE HRS: Enter the hours and tenths for
Task Force (CTF) 67, 84, 12, 72, or 57 only. each engine if different than the total flight hours.
The data are for maintenance control and are not
o. Block 47 — CATAPULT LAUNCH/JET processed at the DSF.
ASSISTED TAKEOFF (CJ):
r. NUMBER OF HOISTS: Enter the total number of
hoists accomplished during the flight. The data
(1) Catapult Launch: Enter the number of cata- are for maintenance control and are not processed
pult launches (ship-based or shore-based). at the DSF.
(2) JATO Launch: Enter the total number of 10.3.3 Aircrew Data Section. The aircrew data
JATO launches executed during the flight. section is designed for recording necessary informa-
tion pertaining only to those individuals functioning
p. Block 49 — AIRLIFT MISSION NO. (MIS- as crewmembers during the flight. Complete the data
NUM): If applicable, enter the nine-character blocks in the aircrew data section, RECTYP 7C
flight mission number from the flight advisory or (Figure 10-4).
number assigned by the scheduling authority.
Refer to OPNAVINST 4631.2. MISNUMs may a. Block 10 — EXCEPTION CODE (EXCD): Enter
be used by any activity if structured as follows: the appropriate exception code if required. Excep-
tion code E, S, or T is permitted in this block (see
Appendix F).
(1) Positions 1 to 3 ORG.
b. Block 11 — FIRST INITIAL (FSTINT): Enter the
(2) Positions 4 to 7 Julian date. crewmembers first initial.
(3) Positions 8 and 9 01-99 (sequentially c. Block 12 — LAST INITIAL (LSTINT): Enter the
assigned). first letter of the last name in the space provided.
Space for the individuals name is provided as a
convenience; only the initials shall be entered
Note
(keypunched) as part of the flight data by the DSF.
MISNUM must be filled in to ensure proper
organization of data on the monthly aircraft d. Block 13 — SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
logistics data report (NAVFLIRS-4). If no (SSN): Enter the social security number for each
cargo or passengers are transported during crewmember (allow no dashes).
Figure 10-4. Aircrew Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4)
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e. Block 22 — SPECIAL QUALIFICATION (see Appendix F). Only the pilot or student pilot
(SPQUAL): Enter the special qualification code actually controlling the aircraft during the landing
for each crewmember (see Appendix F). and documenting FPT shall log and be credited
with the landing. Landings are not required when
Note documenting simulator flights.
SPQUAL identifies the crewmember func-
tion during the flight. Note
Copilots, NFOs and student NFOs shall
f. Block 23 — SERVICE CODE (SVC): Enter the report day and night carrier landings only. To
service code for each crewmember (see Appen- indicate those landings, Y will be entered in
dix F). block 42 for day landings and Z for night
landings and the number in blocks 43 and 44.
g. Block 24 — FIRST PILOT TIME (FPT): Enter If both day and night landings are recorded
the hours and tenths logged as first pilot. on the same flight, utilize blocks 45 and 46
for night landings.
Note
First pilot, copilot, and special crew times n. Blocks 51 to 57 — APPROACHES
are defined in Chapter 1. (TAPP1/2/3/4 and NAPP1/2/3/4): Enter the type
and number of approaches performed beginning
h. Block 27 — COPILOT TIME (CPT): Enter the with block 51 (see Appendix F). If the number of
hours and tenths logged as copilot. a particular approach credited to an individual
exceeds nine, record the overflow in the next type
i. Block 30 — SPECIAL CREW TIME (SCT): and number set.
Enter the hours and tenths logged as special crew.
Note
Note D Only the pilot exercising principal active
The sum of FPT hours for entire document control during the approach may be
must equal the sum of HRS1, HRS2, and credited with that approach. However,
HRS3. The sum of hours in FPT, CPT, and when flying in actual instrument condi-
SCT for each additional crewmember may tions, the instructor of a student pilot (a
equal but must not exceed the sum of HRS1, designated aviator is not considered a
HRS2, and HRS3. student pilot) shall also receive credit for
an actual instrument approach. Actual
j. Block 33 — ACTUAL INSTRUMENT TIME and simulated instrument conditions are
(ACT): Enter the hours and tenths logged as actual defined in Chapter 1.
in accordance with Chapter 1.
D Only that portion of the approach exe-
k. Block 36 — SIMULATED INSTRUMENT cuted to a missed approach or landing
TIME (SIM): Enter the hours and tenths logged as shall be logged as an approach (i.e., a
simulated in accordance with Chapter 1. If an TACAN approach to a PAR/ILS/ALS
actual or simulated approach is logged, actual or final would be logged only as a precision
simulated instrument time must be logged. approach).
l. Block 39 — NIGHT TIME (NIGHT): Enter the D Precision approaches are as follows:
hours and tenths logged as night time in accor- (1) ALS (includes SPN-42/SPN-46,
dance with Chapter 1. mode I or IA)
m. Blocks 42 to 49 — LANDINGS (TLNDG1/2/3/4 (2) ILS (includes SPN-42/SPN-46,
and NLNDG1/2/3/4): Enter the type and number mode II).
of landings accomplished. If a type of landing was
accomplished more than nine times, log the type (3) PAR (includes SPN-42/SPN-46,
in block 42 and the number in blocks 43 and 44 mode III).
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D Nonprecision approaches are as follows:o of readiness qualifications in aircraft or

simulators. The appropriate alphanu-
(1) VOR-VHF OMNI range meric code shall be entered if the
recorded flight or simulator event attains
(2) VOR/DME or renews a qualification listed in the
appropriate T&R manual. Navy squad-
(3) TACAN-UHF rons may specify and enter additional
alphanumeric codes to capture training or
(4) NDB (ADF) cyclic events as long as they do not
conflict with codes established by the
(5) L/MF range appropriate T&R manual.
(6) Localizer D Marine squadrons use training codes as

daily input to each squadron aviation
(7) ASR Airport surveillance radar training data base to update individual
(includes CCA when no glidepath and activity flight training progress, to
information is provided) aid in scheduling daily flight training,
and to forecast monthly, quarterly, and
(8) ELVA (Helicopter Only) annual flight time requirements. The
Marine Corps T&R manual contains the
(9) (9) SCA appropriate syllabus training codes for
each crewmember position by model
(10) GPS. aircraft. Marine entries must be numeric.
D Helicopters conducting coupled D The CANDE and NALCOMIS OMA

approaches after official sunset or during programs allow for the entry of up to 10
actual instrument conditions in auto- training codes for the automated NAV-
matic or alternate modes shall use a 3. FLIR. The SHARP program will allow
Simulated instrument conditions in auto- unlimited training codes. The SHARP,
matic or alternate modes shall use a C. CANDE, and NALCOMIS OMA-pro-
Coupled approaches will not be used to duced, hard copy facsimile looks similar
fulfill approach requirements for instru- to the current NAVFLIR OPNAV 3710/4
ment rating purposes. abcdefghijklmn form except that it will display the
additional training code entries at the
o. Blocks 59 to 65. TRAINING CODES bottom of the printed facsimile.
(TRACD1/2/3): Enter the appropriate training
codes in accordance with local instructions. 10.3.4 Logistics Data Section
Note a. Logistics Data (blocks 29 to 70) shall be recorded

D Training codes enable recording of indi- for every flight that involves the movement of
vidual aviation training accomplished on passengers/cargo, scheduled or unscheduled, in
each flight or simulator event. These any type aircraft. Blocks 12 to 20 are mandatory
codes are standardized and represent entries for all flights.
flight training from entry level to fully
combat qualified, including syllabus b. Complete the data blocks in the logistics data
maintenance. Training codes for COM- sections, RECTYP 7E and 7F (Figure 10-5):
NAVAIRFOR squadrons are assigned by
the TYCOM joint training and readiness (1) Block 10 — EXCEPTION CODE (EXCD):
instruction, Squadron Training and No exception codes are permitted for the
Readiness Manuals (CNAF 3500 series), initial entry. This block is used for corrections
and are used to monitor the achievement and deletions only.
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Figure 10-5. Logistics Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4)
(2) Block 11 — TIME ZONE (TMZONE): Enter (7) Block 25 — DISTANCE (DIST): Enter the
the time zone on page one, leg one only. The distance, in nautical miles, flown on each leg.
same time zone shall be used for all legs (see It may be left blank if the flight begins and
Appendix G). The time zone remains ends at the same location.
unchanged, even during daylight savings time.
(8) Blocks 29 and 33 — 1ST/2ND DELAY
(3) Block 12 — TIME DEPART/ARRIVE (TIM- CODES (DPDCD1/2): Not used.
DEP-TIMARR): Enter the departure and
(9) Blocks 30 and 34 — 1ST/2ND DELAY
arrival times, consistent with the time zone in
HOURS (DPDHR1/2): Not used.
block 11.
(10) Blocks 37, 40, 43, 46, and 49 — CON-
(4) Block 16 — DATE DEPART/ARRIVE (DTE- FIRMED PAYLOAD, PRIORITY 1-5, PAS-
DEP-DTEARR): Enter the four-character SENGER NUMBER (PRI1/2/3/4/5): Enter
Julian date (YYDD) for departure and arrival. the number of passengers in each category for
each leg of the flight (if none, leave blank)
Note (see Appendix G).
Record flight information for flights over-
lapping into a new day under month and date (11) Block 52 — CONFIRMED PAYLOAD,
the flight originated. CARGO IN POUNDS (CPCRGO): Enter the
pounds of confirmed cargo for each leg of the
(5) Block 20 — ICAO DEPART/ARRIVE flight (if none, leave blank).
(ICAODP-ICAOAR): Enter the four-charac-
(12) Block 57 — OPPORTUNE PASSENGER
ter ICAO code for departure and arrival.
NUMBER (OPPAX): Enter the number of
Obtain land-based ICAO codes from the
unscheduled passengers (including space A)
current FLIP for the geographical area. For
for each leg of the flight (if none, leave blank).
ship ID codes, use a four-character alphanu-
meric code identifying the ship (e.g., D963 for (13) Block 60 — OPPORTUNE CARGO
DD 963 (USS SPRUANCE), CV68 for CVN (OPCRGO): Enter the pounds of unscheduled
68 (USS NIMITZ), or F084 for FF 1084 (USS cargo for each leg of the flight (if none, leave
MCCANDLESS). When no ICAO code is blank).
available, enter ZZZZ.
(14) Blocks 65 and 66. OPPORTUNE CARGO
(6) Block 24 — SYSTEM STATUS (SS): Enter CODES 1/2 (OPCCD1/2): Enter the first and
the appropriate SS code for the readiness second most significant types of opportune
condition of the aircraft upon landing (see cargo for each leg of the flight (if none, leave
Appendix G). blank) (see Appendix G).
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(15) Block 67 — CONFIGURATION DATA, b. Complete the data blocks in the weapons profi-
MAXIMUM PASSENGERS (MAXPAX): ciency data section, RECTYP 7G, as applicable
Enter the maximum number of seats available (Figure 10-6):
for each leg of the flight (if none, leave blank).
(1) Block 10 — EXCEPTION CODE (EXCD):
(16) Block 70 — CONFIGURATION DATA, No exception codes are permitted for the
MAXIMUM CARGO (MAXCGO): Enter initial entry. This block is used for corrections
the maximum cargo-carrying capability in and deletions only.
pounds for each leg of the flight (if none, leave
blank). (2) Block 11 — LINE NUMBER (LINENR):
Enter the line number from the aircrew data
section corresponding to the crewmember
10.3.5 Weapons Proficiency Data Section whose activity is being described in the
weapons proficiency data section. If more
a. The weapons proficiency data section collects than two crewmembers are involved, attach
training area, weapons delivery, and miscella- additional naval aircraft flight records to page
neous data. The training area data fields allow for one, as described in paragraph 10.3.1, with
documenting the usage of two areas per line. The only this section complete. All crewmembers
training area data section captures the use of documenting weapons proficiency must be
targets, restricted areas, warning areas, alert areas, entered on page one.
military operating areas (MOAs), ATCAA and
MTRs as outlined in AP1A/AP1B area planning (3) Blocks 12 and 21 — TRAINING AREA 1/2
document. The weapons delivery data fields allow (TNGAR1/2): Enter applicable training area
for documenting three types of delivery per line; codes. Training area codes may range from
each delivery is differentiated by the type ord- two to seven characters. The code must be
nance delivered. The miscellaneous data fields entered from left to right and position one
allow for two entries per line, enabling the user to must be alpha when filled in. Complete MOA
document miscellaneous training and utilization designations may exceed seven characters/
that is of importance to the individual or the digits. In such cases, enter the first seven
activity. Training area data entries are mandatory letters of the MOA name. If a subdivision is
when special-use airspace (restricted areas, con- involved (i.e., north, south, east, or west; a, b,
trolled firing areas, warning areas, alert areas, and c, etc.; high or low) then enter those in the last
MOAs) and areas for special use (ATCAAs) or spaces, cutting short the MOA name if
military training routes have been scheduled. The necessary. For example, Pecos east high
cancellation of special-use airspace must be MOA would be entered: PECOSEH; Ran-
documented using the appropriate miscellaneous dolph 2a would be entered as RANDO2A.
data codes (see Appendix H). The number of Regional airspace coordinators should pub-
flight hours that were to be utilized within that lish standard training area codes/abbrevia-
airspace will be entered in miscellaneous data 1/2 tions for use in the NAVFLIRS weapons
block. Naval aviators and NFOs shall log image proficiency data section.
intensification device (night vision goggle) usage.
Image intensification device usage shall be (4) Blocks 19 and 28 — TRAINING AREA
logged in the miscellaneous codes/data blocks. HOURS 1/2 (TNGHR1/2): Enter the time, in
Figure 10-6. Weapons Proficiency Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4)
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hours and tenths, dedicated to TNGAR1/2. (10) Blocks 65 and 70 — MISCELLANEOUS

Their sum must not exceed total flight time. DATA 1/2 (DATA1/2): Enter the number of
occurrences or time in hours and tenths (from
(5) Blocks 30, 41, and 52 — ORDNANCE 1/2/3 right to left) for the data described in CD1/2.
(ORD1/2/3): Enter the ordnance code (see
Appendix H). For ordnance codes not listed in Note
Appendix H, refer to NAVAIR 11-1-116B The data of miscellaneous codes with a first
(Navy Ammunition Logistic Codes). position of N, R, or 1 will be treated as hours
and tenths with an implied decimal between
(6) Blocks 34, 45, and 56 — DELIVERY 1/2/3 positions two and three. Data for all other
(DEL1/2/3): Enter the delivery data code. miscellaneous codes will be treated as whole
Position one must be alpha (see Appendix H). numbers.
(7) Blocks 36, 47, and 58 — RUNS 1/2/3 10.3.6 Personnel Data
(RUNS1/2/3): Enter the total number of runs
a. Personnel data, RECTYPE 7D, is used to update the
associated with the respective delivery code.
individual master roster (IMR) (NAVFLIRS-00).
This RECTYP is submitted whenever a crewmem-
(8) Blocks 38, 49, and 60 — SCORE 1/2/3 ber is gained, detached, or a revision to the IMR is
(SCORE1/2/3): Enter the score awarded if required. RECTYP 7D is composed of data fields
applicable for DEL1/2/3 as follows: The from the aircraft, aircrew, logistics, and name/grade/
aviator will manually calculate the score by local use sections. Figure 10-7 displays the REC-
dividing the number of runs into the sum of TYP 7D data fields. RECTYP 7D entries shall be
the target-miss distance in feet. A score in retained in a separate file until the data submitted
excess of 999 feet can be entered using a K in can be verified on the IMR and then disposed of at
the first position (i.e., K11 equals 1,100 feet, the activities discretion.
K26 equals 2,600 feet).
(1) AIRCRAFT DATA SECTION, Block 17,
(9) Blocks 63 and 68 — MISCELLANEOUS ASSIGNED SYLLABUS (TEC): Mandatory
DATA CODE 1/2 (CD1/2): Enter the miscella- entry for Marine Corps only. Enter the
neous data code if applicable (see Appendix H). four-character numeric code identifying the
Figure 10-7. Personnel Data Section (OPNAV 3710/4)
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syllabus assigned to the crewmember (see (11) PERSONNEL DATA SECTION, Block 34,
Appendix J). NAME/GRADE/LOCAL USE A-G: Enter
the last name of the crewmember. If the last
(2) AIRCRAFT DATA SECTION, Block 21, name exceeds 14 characters, print only the
ORGANIZATION CODE (ORG): Enter the first 14.
three-character AV-3M organization code the
crewmember is assigned. Refer to NAMSO (12) PERSONNEL DATA SECTION, Block 48,
report 4790.A7065-01. NAME/GRADE/LOCAL USE H: Enter the
paygrade of the crewmember, omitting dashes
(3) AIRCREW DATA SECTION, Block 10, (i.e., O3, W2, E6, etc.).
EXCEPTION CODE (EXCD): Enter G, L, or (13) PERSONNEL DATA SECTION, Block 50,
R, as appropriate (see Appendix F). FLIGHT QUALIFICATION EXPIRATION
DATES, NATOPS, MEDICAL,
(4) AIRCREW DATA SECTION, Block 11, INSTRUMENTS, WATER, PHYSIOLOGY
FIRST INITIAL (FSTINT): Enter the first (YYMM): Enter the last two characters of the
initial of the crewmember requiring the calendar year and the month when crewmem-
transaction. ber qualifications EXPIRE (must be four
characters).
(5) AIRCREW DATA SECTION, Block 12,
LAST INITIAL (LSTINT): Enter the first Note
letter of the last name. The aircraft or mission commander signa-
ture and grade attests to the validity and
Note completeness of the naval aircraft flight
The name element following the last initial record. No signature is required for the
is not entered (keypunched) and should be submission of RECTYP 7D transactions.
left blank.
b. Privacy Act Statement for naval aircraft flight
record:
(6) AIRCREW DATA SECTION, Block 13,
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (SSN): (1) The authority for collecting this information
Enter the social security number of the is Title 10 U.S.C. 5013 for the Secretary of the
crewmember; allow no dashes. Navy; Title 10 U.S.C. 5041 for Commandant,
U.S. Marine Corps, and Executive Order
(7) AIRCREW DATA SECTION, Block 23, 9397.
SERVICE CODE (SVC): Enter the service
code (see Appendix F). (2) The purpose of this system is to consolidate
the collection of flight data into a single,
(8) LOGISTICS DATA SECTION, Block 16, locally controlled, collection and correction
JULIAN DATE (DATE): Enter the Julian date system.
of the transaction. (3) The information collected is used by
commanding officers and other NAVFLIRS
(9) LOGISTICS DATA SECTION, Block 29, system users to compile a record of the
AIRCREW STATUS CODE (ASC): This field individual’s flight time, and to search and
is mandatory for the Marine Corps, optional for analyze for trends in order to improve aircraft
the Navy. Enter the appropriate ASC (see maintenance and aviator readiness programs.
Appendix J).
(10) LOGISTICS DATA SECTION, Block 33, (4) Disclosure of this information is voluntary.
SYLLABUS STATUS CODE (SSC): This However, failure to disclose this information
field is mandatory for the Marine Corps, can result in flight data not being recorded in
optional for the Navy. Enter the appropriate the 3M system and may result in loss of flight
SSC (see Appendix J). pay.
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10.3.7 Personnel Exchange Program/DCMC/ reporting custody of an aircraft being flown, block 21
Any Aeronautically Designated Personnel of RECTYP 7B (aircraft data) must be the ORG of the
Assigned to an Activity Where DSF Support Is reporting custodian and block 10 of RECTYP 7C
Not Available (aircrew data) must be E.
a. A completed naval aircraft flight record is 10.4 MASTER FLIGHT FILES

required for each designated aviator who partici-
pates as a crewmember during the flight of The master flight files shall be the only official flight
military aircraft including foreign governments. record of naval aircraft and shall be maintained in
accordance with this instruction by every reporting
b. Crewmembers flying naval aircraft assigned to an custodian of naval aircraft as defined in OPNAVINST
embassy or to an activity where DSF support is 5442.2.
not available shall complete the Internet Flight
Input Tool (IFIT) (https://www.nalda.navy.mil/ 10.4.1 Submission Requirements. Submis-
ifit) with the aircraft flight record information sion of simulator copies to the National Records Center
outlined in paragraphs 10.3.2 through 10.3.6. is not required. Each activity using simulators requiring
submission of the naval aircraft flight record may retain
c. Naval flight surgeons, naval aerospace physiolo- copy three for local record purposes.
gists, naval aerospace optometrists and naval
aerospace experimental psychologists are often 10.4.2 Specific Requirements
ordered to DIFOPS at nonaviation activities
(hospitals, etc.). These personnel are additionally a. Only flights of aircraft of the aircraft reporting
assigned (under “Special Instructions” section of custodian shall be filed in the master files;
BUPERS orders) by BUPERS (PERS-4415) to however, all flights shall be accounted for and no
aviation activities for flight purposes. Assigned flight shall be filed in more than one activity’s
aviation activities shall assist in obtaining mini- master flight files.
mum annual flight time requirements, issue,
inspect and maintain flight gear, maintain the b. Each detachment shall maintain separate master
NATOPS flight personnel training and qualifica- flight files for the period while deployed with
tions jacket, OPNAV 3760/32 and provide admin- CVWs or while otherwise remotely separated on
istrative support for documentation of flight time. detached duty from the parent activity.
10.3.8 Civilian Crewmembers Flying Naval c. Reporting custodians having aircraft of more than
Aircraft (Active) one controlling custodian may include all flights
thereof in the activity’s master flight files regard-
a. Civilian crewmembers gained to the IMR must less of controlling custody (i.e., one DPRO may
use an equivalent military paygrade in block 48 of have COMNAVAIRSYSCOM FS, RDT & E, and
RECTYP 7D. STF aircraft and be a separate reporting custodian
for each).
b. Civilians functioning as crewmembers shall fol-
d. No master flight files need to be maintained for
low the procedures outlined in paragraphs 10.3.2
aircraft while in a bailment or loan status.
through 10.3.6. Civilian crewmembers shall
insert CIV in the first training code field in the e. For aircraft being ferried, information concerning
aircrew data section (RECTYP 7C). such flights shall be placed in the master flight
files of the reporting custodian of the aircraft
10.3.9 Naval Air Depots (NAVAIRDEPOTs). being ferried.
NAVAIRDEPOTs shall complete naval aircraft flight
records as outlined in paragraphs 10.3.2 through 10.3.6 f. For new aircraft being accepted from contractors,
for flights involving aircraft where a NAVAIRDEPOT reporting custodians (i.e., DPRO) shall include in
is designated as the reporting custodian. When a their master flight files flights of new-production
NAVAIRDEPOT has physical custody, but not aircraft before Navy acceptance only if a naval
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aviator was aboard in a pilot or crew status. All 10.4.3.5 Missing Data. In some cases, the dura-
flights after Navy acceptance shall be filed. tion and locale of flights performed in relation to the
location of the master flight files will be such that the
files cannot be kept current if exact date/time chronol-
10.4.3 Procedures for Maintaining Master
ogy is to be followed. In such isolated cases and in view
Flight Files
of the annual retention period of the files, activities shall
file all of the flight data that is available. When it is time
10.4.3.1 File Contents. Master flight files shall to forward the annual block of files to the record center,
consist of securely bound current naval aircraft flight those data that are missing shall be specified in the
record originals (refer to paragraph 10.3.1. respective letters of transmittal with an indication, if
NALCOMIS-OMA produced facsimiles are approved for possible, of what future files will contain the missing
official use in the master flight file once they are data. Each reporting custodian is responsible for the
countersigned by the pilot or mission commander. continuity and consistency of the master flight files.
10.4.3.6 Classification. Completed master flight

10.4.3.2 Binders. Binders used for the master files will ordinarily be unclassified but classification
flight files are nonspecific except that they must provide may be assigned as warranted by the data. Activities
a durable cover and backing and allow for the secure should not include in the files any data that warrant a
fastening of their contents. For example, naval aircraft classification higher than Confidential unless the
flight records may be adequately filed in commonly information is an important record not suitably pro-
used legal-size, vertical pressboard folders that allow vided for by other media.
for two stacks of forms.
10.4.4 Master Flight File Certification. Each
master flight file binder shall contain a letter of
10.4.3.3 Starting Files. Master flight files are transmittal attached within and on top of the file
started initially by a new activity. contents and signed by the activity CO, OIC, or an
officer designated in writing by the CO to do so. The
following items shall be addressed:
10.4.3.4 Filing Procedures. When the activity’s
information requirements of the naval aircraft flight
a. Certification that attests to the accuracy, clarity,
records are satisfied, this form shall be chronologically and completeness of the entries contained there
filed by date and time of departure, using prong fasteners for the time interval noted on the binder cover.
or similar devices in a binder as compactly and securely Such certification, among other things, estab-
as possible (i.e., two stacks per binder, if feasible). Though lishes a record of flights made by flight personnel
desirable, the requirement for chronology as to departure who are in receipt of ACIP or hazardous duty
time is not absolute; reasonable variance is acceptable. incentive pay (HDIP).
The forms shall be logically arranged to permit easy
access if flight data must be extracted at a later time. Each b. A statement that items of historical interest (i.e.,
binder should contain records in one or more whole- first, records, unique achievements, etc.) have
month increments, be approximately 2 to 3 inches in been properly recorded for inclusion in the
thickness, and contain a transmittal letter. Each binder activity history submission in accordance with
shall be externally labeled in indelible hand printing, OPNAVINST 5750.12.
clearly identifying the submitting activity/detachment, its
location, and the monthly interval covered. For example, c. An itemization of unusual events that may lead to
the label may read: subsequent litigation or adverse public relations
(i.e., inadvertent bomb drops, canopy blow-offs,
etc.) shall be included identifying the flight during
MASTER FLIGHT FILE which such an event occurred. An objective
HC-11 (noninterpretive, nonsubjective) description of the
PERIOD 01/01/01 through 02/28/01 event by any person aboard (especially if not listed
NAS NORTH ISLAND (01/01-01/24) on the naval aircraft flight record) who is a party to
USS TARAWA (01/25-02/28) or observer of the event shall also be included.
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d. Mishaps or combat incidents shall be noted to the b. Each duly issued Aviators Flight Log Book is
extent of identifying the mishap/incident report considered to be the personal property of the
containing the relevant information. Identifying individual who currently is or in the past was
the aircraft that was lost, missing, or damaged, required to possess it. Flight log books of missing
and personnel aboard who were killed, missing, or or captured personnel shall be handled in accor-
wounded is also required. dance with instructions governing disposition of
the service record.
e. Missing data shall be identified with an indica-
tion, if possible, of what future files will contain (1) Ensure that entries are legible, complete, and
the information. accurate.
f. Identification of any nonstandard abbreviations, (2) Ensure compliance wherever provisions for
codes, or the like used on the naval aircraft flight use of the log book require entries by or
record is required. signature of other personnel.
g. The time interval within the period covered by the (3) Keep the book(s) in good physical condition,
file during which the activity was in an official guard against its loss, remove no pages from it
combat status shall be specified. (blank or otherwise), and use it as long as its
capacity permits before requisitioning a new
10.4.5 Storage/Forwarding of Master Flight book.
Files. Master flight file binders will be accumulated
10.5.1.2 Reconstructions of Log Books. The
and stored in chronological sequence in annual calendar
individual/aircraft flight information needed to recon-
year record blocks. By 31 August of each year or when
struct a lost or destroyed Aviators Flight Log Book can
the activity is decommissioned, the prior calendar year
be regenerated from the IFARS database and may be
block shall be properly classified and identified by
obtained by e-mailing a request to NAVAIRSYSCOM,
activity and year, and transferred to the Washington
code AIR-3.6.3, at naldahlp@namo3.nalda.navy.mil.
National Record Center using the procedures outlined
in SECNAVINST 5212.5.
10.5.2 Entries. Recording of information on the
flight record (Figure 10-13), the accident and flight rule
Note
violation record (Figure 10-15) and the mishap record
When records are less than 1 cubic foot in (Figure 10-16) is mandatory. Also, documentation of
bulk, delivery may be deferred until the completion of annual NATOPS and instrument evalua-
succeeding year when accumulation of both tions shall be recorded on the qualifications and
years will be forwarded. achievements record (Figure 10-8). Recording of
information in all other sections of the Aviators Flight
10.5 AVIATORS FLIGHT LOG BOOK, OPNAV Log Book is optional. When entries are made in
3760/31 optional sections, they shall be in accordance with
procedures set forth here.
10.5.1 General Policies
10.5.2.1 Qualifications and Achievements
10.5.1.1 Requirements
a. These pages (Figure 10-8) are to receive whatever
a. All naval aviators/student naval aviators and entries are required or appropriate to record
naval flight officers/student naval flight officers significant qualifications or achievements accred-
shall possess a currently maintained Aviators ited the individual.
Flight Log Book, OPNAV 3760/31, as the
primary individual flight activity record. Posses- b. Make entries in chronological order.
sion and maintenance of the log book is optional
for other personnel on duty involving flying. The c. Enter revocation of previously held qualifications
continued submission of flight data for all aero- showing the date of revocation and signature of
nautically designated naval officers is mandatory. the commanding officer or authorized deputy.
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10.5.2.2 Personal Changes. Use of this section available or a good estimate can be made; indicate
(Figure 10-9) is at the discretion of the individual. which are estimates; leave unknowns blank.
10.5.2.3 Summary of Total Flight Record. Use c. For month columns, find the column for the
this page (Figure 10-10) to record the total accumulated month corresponding to the last month covered by
pilot time earned in each model of aircraft up to and no the previous log book, enter the proper year of that
further than the date of opening the log book. month in the column heading, draw a heavy
vertical line all the way down the right side of the
column, and fill out the column. Then go to the
10.5.2.4 Flight Record Summary, Total and for next column to the left and, from data in the
12 Months Preceding This Log previous log book on the next to the last month
covered by it, fill out that column. Proceed to the
a. This page (Figure 10-11) is to be filled in upon left in that manner until the January column is
opening this log book and no entry should be completed; then proceed to the December column
made to it thereafter. and work to the left until all columns are
completed.
b. In the first column, show the total flying hours
accumulated to date from the date military flying d. Wherever appropriate, pen changes are
began for those items listed for which the record is authorized.
Figure 10-8. Qualifications and Achievements Figure 10-9. Personal Changes Section
Section (OPNAV 3760/31) (OPNAV 3760/31)
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10.5.2.5 Summary of Pilot Time by Month, 10.5.2.6 Flight-by-Flight Record

Model, Etc
a. Space is provided in the flight-by-flight record
a. This form (Figure 10-12) is provided for monthly,
section (Figure 10-13) for 19 flights per page. If
quarterly, or annual summaries of data recorded in
the flight-by-flight record section of this log book that number is exceeded for any month, sum the
plus the same in the previous log book for those first 19 flights on the line “TOTAL THIS PAGE,”
months back to the beginning of the year for post the totals on the first line of the next page, and
which this log book was opened (or even further continue entries. At the end of each month, all
if the individual wishes). total spaces at the bottom of the page should be
completed. Exception may be made for pilots who
b. It is suggested that the current year be entered on the fly infrequently. In such cases, several months
first line. Then, on succeeding lines, enter the may be included on one page. The applicable
identity of that to be summarized (i.e., the T/M/S of month will be entered on the line preceding the
aircraft (P-3C, F-18EF, etc.)), the kind of flying time first flight. Page totals will be entered at the
(FPT, CPT, SCT), instrument approaches, landings,
bottom after each page is completed. Fill out
or any other pertinent data. When the year is over,
pages and lines in chronological order as to year,
enter the number of the next year on the next line
and start a new set of items to be summarized. month, day, and takeoff time. The date of a flight
recorded in the Aviators Flight Log Book is the
date upon which the flight started and not the date
it ended. The number of flights will be entered in
the “REMARKS” column. For months during
which no flights were made, enter (on the first line
of the page following the last month during which
flights were made) the statement “No flights
(month and year) through (month and year),” or
equivalent. Simulator flights shall be logged as
regular flights in the Aviators Flight Log Book
starting from the rear of the month-by-month
section of the log book and working forward.
More than 1 month’s entries may be entered per
page.
b. Always show the full model designation

(FA-18EF, not FA-18) and full aircraft bureau
number. Whenever the reporting custodian of the
aircraft is different from the activity to which the
pilot is attached or from the activity whose aircraft
the pilot normally flies, show the custodians
identity in the columns for aircraft and serial
number or remarks column.
c. Entries to “KIND OF FLIGHT” (TMR code)

column shall always be the code entered on the
flight record for the individual.
Figure 10-10. Summary of Total Flight Record d. “A/C COMDR” column may also be utilized to
Section (OPNAV 3760/31) record either FPT, CPT, or SCT.
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Figure 10-11. Flight Record Summary Section (OPNAV 3760/31)
e. Final approaches are entered into the Aviators signifies approval of all entries made for the time
Flight Log Book as precision or nonprecision, period. Approval means:
utilizing the approach codes described in
Appendix F. (1) Apparent compliance in all respects with the
provisions of this instruction on maintenance
of the log book.
f. The notation of pilot time report printed along the
right-hand margin no longer applies. (2) All applicable instances of accident and flight
rule violations since last approval have been
g. Upon detachment and at the end of each month, duly recorded in the log book.
the pilot shall sign all pages on which entries have
10.5.2.7 Flight Clothing Record
been made. The commanding officer or an
authorized deputy shall sign the page of the last a. Use of this form (Figure 10-14) is self-evident;
entry at the end of each fiscal year and upon local practices in accordance with supply require-
detachment of the individual. Spaces for those ments shall be followed.
signatures are at the lower right corner of the form
and are titled “CERTIFIED CORRECT b. When opening a new log book, the last entry for
RECORD” and “Approved.” Signature of the each item appearing in the previous log book shall
commanding officer or his/her authorized deputy be carried forward.
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Figure 10-12. Summary of Pilot Time Section (OPNAV 3760/31)
10.5.2.8 Mishap and Flight Rule Violation signed by an officer authorized to sign the individual
Record. There are two forms for this section: a report of fitness or of enlisted evaluation.
summary record (one page) and a mishap record (three
pages) as shown in Figures 10-15 and 10-16. Use these
a. Summary record.
records in accordance with paragraph 3.9. Care shall be
exercised to avoid the use of information from aircraft
mishap investigation reports and endorsements (includ- (1) This is a quantitative record of all substan-
ing the Naval Safety Center endorsement) as a basis for tiated violations of flying regulations and of
the entries. Such use would be in violation of the all aircraft mishaps for which the individual
privileged nature of this information. In the case of has been assigned responsibility in any
substantiated flight violations, jacket entries reflect an degree. Only those aircraft mishaps in which
administrative finding and such entries shall not be aircrew error was a factor shall be entered in
considered punitive or as possessing any judicial the mishap column of the mishap and the
character. Entries of mishaps and violations shall be flight rule violation records. Entries of mis-
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Figure 10-13. Flight-by-Flight Record Section (OPNAV 3760/31)
haps or violations shall be authenticated by flight personnel to be a cause factor shall be

the commanding officer. entered.
(2) Entries of mishaps and violations shall be

(2) Negative reports are required; comply by
signed by an officer authorized to sign the
entering 0 (zero). They shall be authenticated
individual report of fitness or report of
by the commanding officer or an authorized
enlisted evaluation.
deputy.
10.6 NATOPS FLIGHT PERSONNEL
b. Mishap record. The mishap record shall include TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION
all flight mishaps and violations. JACKET, OPNAV 3760/32
(1) Each substantiated violation of flying regula- The NATOPS flight personnel training and qualifi-
tions or an aircraft mishap in which the cation jacket, OPNAV 3760/32, shall be maintained in
reporting custodian considers the action of accordance with Appendix A.
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Figure 10-14. Flight Clothing Record Section Figure 10-15. Accident and Flight Rule Violation
(OPNAV 3760/31) Record Section (OPNAV 3760/31)
10.7 MONTHLY INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT 10.8 INDIVIDUAL FLIGHT ACTIVITY

ACTIVITY REPORT (NAVFLIRS-3) REPORTING SYSTEM (IFARS)
The NAVFLIRS-3 details, by individual, specific 10.8.1 Background

flight activity that was performed during the reporting
period (submitted on naval aircraft flight records). In a. The IFARS database is a repository of individual
addition, a summarization by aircraft bureau number of flight data,including flight data accrued in autho-
flight times (FPT, CPT, and SCT), including instrument rized aircraft simulators. This data is maintained
(ACT and SIM) and night times, and a summarization by NAVAIRSYSCOM via the Naval Sea Logis-
of weapons proficiency, miscellaneous, and FYTD tics Centers Naval Flight Record Subsystem
summary is also provided. (NAVFLIRS) OPNAV Form 3710/4. IFARS is
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applicable to naval aviators, student naval avia-

tors, naval flight officers, naval aircrew, naval
flight surgeons, and aerospace physiologists and
psychologists in a DIFOPS or DIFDEN status on
active duty or participating in the Navy or Marine
reserve program.
b. The IFARS database provides valuable exposure

information for flight safety analysis, mishap
rates, budget justification, past and future flight
program evaluation, and aviators compliance
with established annual flight minimums.
c. NAVAIRSYSCOM records retention policy for

the IFARS data is as follows:
(1) Individual flight-by-flight data, reported via

NAVFLIRS, is retained from 1988 to the
current fiscal year online for naval aviators,
student naval aviators, naval flight officers,
naval aircrew, naval flight surgeons, and aero-
space physiologists and psychologists in a
DIFOPS or DIFDEN status on active duty or
participating in the Navy or Marine reserve
program.
(2) Individual historical data, summarized by

fiscal year and aircraft model, for naval
aviators, student naval aviators, naval flight
officers, naval flight surgeons, and aerospace
physiologists and psychologists is retained
from 1988 back for an indefinite period.
Figure 10-16. Mishap Record Section d. Assistance is available from the NALDA help
(OPNAV 3760/31) desk at (800) 624-6621.
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CHAPTER 11
General Instructions on Duty Involving

Flying and Annual Flight Performance
Requirements
11.1 SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND 11.1.1 General Policies
APPLICABILITY
11.1.1.1 Flying in Other Than Military
It is accepted that duty involving flying constitutes Aircraft. Personnel assigned to operational flying
hazardous duty, and it is recognized that additional pay billets may fly in other than military aircraft if such
should be provided as incentive to engage and remain in flying is inherent in the duty assignment of the
hazardous occupations. This chapter sets forth the policies individual concerned. Aeronautically designated per-
for practical application of the above principle and sonnel, when recommended by competent authority
provides instructions concerning mandatory requirements and approved by CNO or CMC (Code ASM), may
that will ensure that resources allocated to flying activities perform operational flying in other than military aircraft
are applied economically and result in maximum benefit of the Armed Services. When so directed, such flying
to fleet operations. The purpose of this chapter is to: shall be conducted only by personnel qualified to
perform such duties and shall be approved by the
a. Summarize the policies concerning the flying authority controlling the aircraft. Individual flying time
status of all active duty and reserve Navy and (first pilot, copilot, and special crew time) so acquired
Marine Corps personnel holding aeronautical may be credited towards minimum annual and semi-
designations and who are entitled to receive flight annual flying requirements.
pay in accordance with the provisions of the DOD
Military Pay and Allowance Manual. 11.1.1.2 Flying in a Leave Status
b. Prescribe criteria, standards, and regulations to
ensure that the skill of all aeronautically desig- a. Under conditional ACIP, all or any combination
nated personnel is maintained at acceptable levels of individual flying time acquired by those
of readiness and to enhance aviation safety. aeronautically designated personnel assigned to
operational flying billets or commands assigned
c. Implement the logging and reporting of flight to DIFOPS is creditable for flight pay except that
simulator time. flown while in a leave status.
d. Provide criteria for incentive pay entitlement b. Individual flight time acquired in a leave status
under ACIP and HDIP. may be used to fulfill the minimum annual and
semiannual flying requirements.
e. This chapter is based upon the provisions contained
in Section 301 of Title 37 of the U.S. Code and 11.2 OPERATIONAL FLYING
related policies established by the Secretary of
Defense and the Secretary of the Navy. It shall apply a. Operational flying duty means flying performed
to all aeronautically designated (rated) officer under competent orders by designated (rated)
personnel assigned to duty in a flying status members while in assignments in which basic
involving operational or training flights (DIFOPS), flying skills are normally maintained in the perfor-
duty in a flying status not involving flying mance of flight duties as determined by the
(DIFDEN), and enlisted personnel when assigned to Secretary of the Navy and flying performed by
duty in a flying status involving operational training members in training leading to award of an
flights (DIFCREW/DIFTEM). aeronautical designation (rating). Operational flying
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positions are identified by specific billet code (4) Preceding codes 1 and 2 are not applicable to
identifiers, either code 1 or code 2, and require the the Marine Corps.
billet incumbent possess DIFOPS orders. All other
billets are considered other than operational flying 11.2.1 Aeromedical Officer Flying Policy
billets. Marine Corps operational flying assign-
ments are determined by CMC (Code ASM). a. This policy applies equally to student or desig-
nated flight surgeons, aerospace experimental
b. The following definitions apply: psychologists, aerospace physiologists, and aero-
space optometrists.
(1) DIFOPS. Duty in a flying status involving
operational or training flights. Officers so b. An aeromedical officer who possesses an addi-
ordered by BUPERS or CMC are required to tional pilot designation and is assigned to an
maintain basic flying skills in the performance operational flying billet (2102/2302) will fly only
of their assigned duties and must be assigned to as an aeromedical officer, and not as an aeromedi-
a designated operational flying billet or com- cal dual designator (AMDD), unless specifically
mand. Those officers are considered in DIFOPS designated and assigned as such. OPNAVINST
status and will accumulate months operational 1542.4 governs selection, training and assign-
flying (MOF) time towards meeting ACIP ment of aeromedical dual designators. Exceptions
“gate” requirements. will require individual authorization by CNO
(N789) with complete justification forwarded
(2) Code 1 — Operational Flying. This category through and endorsed by BUMED.
billet (Navy designator codes 1310, 1311,
1321, 1511, 6321, 7321) is derived from the c. An aeromedical officer is only authorized to fly
application of crew ratios multiplied against operationally when ordered DIFOPS, and as-
unit equipment aircraft. It is a billet in which signed to a 2102/2302 billet, including when
an aeronautically designated officer is re- enrolled in aerospace medicine residency or
quired to participate as a crewmember in the advanced training programs in aerospace/preven-
operation of an aircraft or its weapon systems tive medicine, or a service school. Since the
in support of specific aviation operational purpose of aeromedical officers flying includes
missions. Such operational missions include the maintenance of intimate familiarity with the
but are not limited to tactical air, ASW, SAR, stressors of flight, exposure to all types of flying
fleet support, training, test and evaluation, is essential, including but not limited to ship-
and logistic or staff support. board, overwater, operational, night, BAM, and
ACM flying commensurate with the officer’s
(3) Code 2 — Operational Flying. This category aeromedical and security clearances. Command-
billet (Navy designator codes 1312, 1320, 1322, ing officers play a vital role in ensuring the proper
1512, 1812, 2102, 2302, 6322, 7322) requires and ongoing training of these officers by approv-
an aeronautically designated officer to fly ing and encouraging such flying.
frequently and regularly in the performance of
his/her assigned duties, but the requirement is d. An aeromedical officer who satisfies the require-
not derived from the application of crew ratios ments of preceding paragraph may fly in actual
against unit equipment aircraft. Designated control of any dual-controlled naval aircraft, and log
billets involve crewmember flight duties that pilot and co-pilot time, subject to the same
vary from complete aircraft/weapon system limitations as a pilot not qualified in model,
utilization to those less demanding in airborne including instructional syllabus dual or solo flights
duties and frequency of flight. Such operational taken from a duly approved master curriculum
duties include but are not limited to pertinent guide. Additionally, an aeromedical officer who is
flight functions involving the exercise of com- also a rated pilot and satisfies the requirements of
mand and control of aircraft, mission support, preceding paragraph, though not serving as an
flight safety, aircrew evaluation, operational AMDD, may fly in control of any dual-controlled
readiness, maintenance programs, and weapon naval aircraft in all phases of flight, if a NATOPS-
test evaluation. qualified pilot in command is occupying the other
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cockpit seat. An aeromedical officer who is also a 11.2.4 Minimum Flying Hours. To assure an
rated naval flight officer may fly as a naval flight acceptable minimum level of readiness and to enhance
officer in any naval aircraft, in all phases of flight, aviation safety, the following annual and semiannual
commensurate with his/her qualifications. These minimum flying hours shall be accomplished.
privileges may be authorized by local commanders
on the basis of the individual aeromedical officer’s a. Naval Aviator (Code 1)
demonstrated interest and ability.
Fiscal Year Minimum Flying Hours
e. An AMDD who is a rated pilot, and is serving as (Less than 20 Years Aviation Service)
such under the provisions of OPNAVINST Semiannual Annual
1542.4, is authorized to pilot any naval aircraft in
Pilot Time 40 100
all phases of flight, commensurate with his/her
qualifications. Night Time 6 12
Instrument Time 6 12
f. The following definitions apply:
Note
(1) Officer Billet Designator Code 2102 — This is
D Pilot time includes time credited as first
an operational flying billet for a designated
pilot and copilot. At least 50 percent of all
flight surgeon (NOBC 0110 or 0163) and
the annual minimum pilot requirements
requires the incumbent to fly frequently and
must be gained through flying. Of that,
regularly in the performance of assigned duties.
50 percent must be first pilot time.
Copilot time may be credited toward the
(2) Officer Billet Designator Code 2302 — This
accomplishment of the remaining flying
is an operational flying billet for a designated
naval aerospace experimental psychologist hour requirements. Special crew time
(NOBC 0852), aerospace physiologist does not count towards satisfaction of the
(NOBC 0849), or aerospace optometrist annual pilot time requirements set forth
(NOBC 0880, AQD 6AN) and requires in this instruction. Paragraph 11.6 dis-
incumbents to fly frequently and regularly in cusses logging of simulator time.
the performance of assigned duties. D Instrument time requirements are appli-
cable to both fiscal year and an individu-
11.2.2 Aviation Operations Officer al’s instrument rating requalification.
(AVOPS). Aviation Operations (632X) Limited
Duty Officers and Aviation Operations Technicians D For example, an individual must meet
(732X) Chief Warrant Officers who are aeronautically instrument flight minimums for both the
designated per NAVPERS 158391 and wear Naval fiscal year (i.e., October through Septem-
Aviation Observer wings are classified as Aviation ber) and, during the year, between the
Operation Officers (AVOPS). AVOPS shall meet the date of last instrument checkflight and
flight time requirements for NFOs and Flight Surgeons. subsequent instrument checkflight.
D Night time requirements for VFC, TPS,
11.2.3 Additional Ratings FRS instructors, CNATRA instructors
and NSAWC instructors may be waived
a. Officers possessing additional aeronautical rat- by the Type Wing/Type Commander due
ings (astronauts, naval flight officers) will comply to the restrictive nature of the course
with the flight time requirements for pilots syllabi or operational constraints.
(excluding flight surgeon).
D Marine aviators undergoing phase I train-
b. Aeromedical dual designators who are pilots, and ing as outlined by MCO 3500.14 (T&R
are serving as such under the provisions of Manual, Vol. I) shall not be accountable
OPNAVINST 1542.4, shall meet the flight time for meeting semiannual/ annual mini-
minimums for pilots as set forth in this instruction. mums as outlined in this instruction until
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they have received their primary aircraft during July is required to obtain annual/semiannual
military occupational specialist (MOS) flight minimums for the months of October through
designations, which are assigned upon June. An aviator who detaches from DIFDEN status
completion of phase I training. and joins a DIFOPS/DIFCREW command during
April is required to obtain annual/semiannual flight
b. Naval Aviator (Code 2) minimums from May through September).
Fiscal Year Minimum Flying Hours b. Minimum annual flight time requirements apply
(More than 20 Years Aviation Service) only when assigned to permanent duty stations on
Semiannual Annual DIFOPS/DIFCREW orders. They do not apply
while en route on permanent change of station
Pilot Time 25 50
(PCS) orders or on TAD assignments in excess of
Night Time 3 6 3 weeks away from the parent command area
Instrument Time 3 6 where flight time activity is not available as
determined by the individual’s commanding
officer.
Note
D Fiscal year minimum flying hours for c. Naval pilots/Naval flight officers undergoing
designated naval aviators who have com- replacement aircrew (RAC/FRS)/ refresher train-
pleted 20 years of aviation service and are ing, as outlined by the respective service training
assigned to operational flying billets manuals, shall not be accountable for meeting
designated as 1312, 1320, or 1512 and semiannual/annual pilot/special crew minimums
USMC DIFOPS commands. as outlined in this instruction until they have
completed aviation/ refresher training as defined
in the applicable training manuals or are
D Hours do not reduce prerequisite pilot or transferred from their training squadron/element.
instrument hours required for NATOPS The provisions of this paragraph do not preclude
qualification and instrument ratings (re- the requirement to meet the instrument rating
fer to paragraph 13.2). requirements as outlined in Figures 11-1, 11-2,
and paragraph 13.2.
D Individual aviation service entry dates
(ASED) should be utilized to determine 11.2.6 Aviation Qualification/Currency Require-
years of aviation service completed. ments Summary. A summary of aviation qualifica-
tion/currency requirements is shown in Figure 11-1 for
naval aviators, Figure 11-2 for NFOs/AVOPS flight
c. NFO, Aeromedical Officer, Avops, Enlisted and surgeons, and Figure 11-3 for naval aircrewmen.
Nondesignated Officers
11.2.7 Flying Activity Denied
Fiscal Year Minimum Flying Hours
Semiannual Annual a. Flying activity is denied when ordered under
Special Crew Time 48 24 DIFDEN status.
b. DIFDEN is duty in a flying status not involving

11.2.5 Prorating Minimums flying. Officers and enlisted personnel so desig-
nated are prohibited from performing operational
a. Minimum annual/semiannual flying hour require- crewmember duties except as modified in the
ments shall be prorated based on each full month an following paragraphs. DIFDEN officer personnel
individual is attached to a DIFOPS/DIFCREW will continue to receive continuous ACIP if
billet/command beginning when initially cleared to entitled by the Aviation Career Incentive Act of
fly (i.e., an aviator in DIFOPS/DIFCREW status 1974. Enlisted personnel will continue to receive
who is assigned to DIFDEN status and departs CEFIP if so entitled.
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Requirements By Flight Status
DIFOPS DIFDEN
Initial
Type Qualification Renewal 1310/1311/ 1312/1320/ 1300/1310/ Waiver
Qualification Required Interval 1511 1512/1812 USMC 1510/USMC Authority
NATOPS N/A Annually Yes No Yes No None

Qualification (1)
Instrument Yes Annually Yes No Yes No COMNAVAIRFOR/

Rating (1) CMC
Annual Pilot No Annually 100 Hrs 100 Hrs 100 Hrs None COMNAVAIRFOR/
Hour (6) (6) (6) CMC/COMNAVAIRES/
Minimums CG FOURTH MAW
TYCOMS
Annual No Annually 12 Hrs 12 Hrs 12 Hrs None COMNAVAIRFOR/

Instrument (6) (6) (6) CMC/COMNAVAIRES/
Hours CG FOURTH MAW
Annual Night No Annually 12 Hrs 12 Hrs 12 Hrs None COMNAVAIRFOR/

Hours (8) (6) (6) (6) CMC/COMNAVAIRES/
CG FOURTH MAW
TYCOMS
Physical Yes Annually Yes Yes Yes Yes BUMED/BUPERS/

Examination CMC
Physiology Yes 4 Years Yes Yes Yes No TYCOMS (8)

NAPTP (2, 3) (7)
Emergency Yes Annually Yes Yes Yes No TYCOMS

Egress (4) (5) (7)
Training
Water Yes 4 Years Yes Yes Yes No TYCOMS (8)

Survival (3) (7)
NAWSTP
NOTES:
1. Required only if functioning as pilot in command.
2. Low-pressure refresher training not required in rotary-wing aircraft unless required by special mission.
3. Refer to paragraph 8.4.7.
4. Dynamic ejection seat training required prior to flight in aircraft equipped with ejection seat.
5. Static training required prior to flight in different type ejection seat. (Refer to paragraph 8.4.1.)
6. Annual minimums for naval aviators who have completed 20 years of aviation service are 50 pilot hours,
6 instrument hours and 6 night hours.
7. Required if in flying status with waiver.
8. Initial training requirements may be waived by COMNAVAIRFOR/CMC only.
Figure 11-1. Aviation Qualification/Currency Requirements Summary (Naval Aviator)
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DIFOPS DIFDEN
1320/1322/
Initial 1310/1311/ 1512/2102/ 1300/1310/
Type Qualification Renewal 1511/6321/ 2302/6322/ 1510/USMC Waiver
Qualification Required Interval 7321 7322 USMC /6320/7320 Authority
NATOPS Yes Annually Yes No Yes No None

Qualification (1)
Instrument Yes Annually Yes No Yes No COMNAVAIRFOR/

Qualification (7) (7) (1) CMC
Annual Flight No Annually 48 Hrs 48 Hrs 48 Hrs No COMNAVAIRFOR/

Hour CMC/COMNAVAIRES/
Minimums CG FOURTH MAW
TYCOMS
Physical Yes Annually Yes Yes Yes Yes BUMED/BUPERS/

Examination CMC
Physiology Yes 4 Years Yes Yes Yes No TYCOMS (8)

NAPTP (2, 3) (6)
Emergency Yes Annually Yes Yes Yes No TYCOMS

Egress (4) (5) (6)
Training
Water Yes 4 Years Yes Yes Yes No TYCOMS (8)

Survival (3) (6)
NAWSTP
NOTES:
1. Required only for those Flight Surgeons holding dual qualification as Naval Aviator/Flight Surgeon and
for NFOs.
6. Required if in flying status with waiver.
7. Required for 6321/7321, holding qualification as a naval officer.
Figure 11-2. Aviation Qualification/Currency Requirements Summary (NFO/AVOPS/Flight Surgeon)
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Initial DIFCREW
Type Qualification Renewal (Crewmember) DIFTEM Prior to
Qualification Required Interval 78XX 82XX (Non Crew) Designation Waiver Authority
NATOPS N/A Annually Yes No Yes TYCOM (9)

Qualification
Flight Hour No N/A 48/Year 4/Month As COMNAVAIRFOR/

Requirement Appropriate CMC/COMNAVAIRES/
CG FOURTH MAW
TYCOMS
Physical Yes (7) Yes Yes Yes BUMED/BUPERS/

Examination CMC
Physiology Yes 4 Years Yes Yes Yes TYCOMS (8)

NAPTP (8) (1, 4)
Emergency Yes Annually Yes Yes Yes TYCOMS

Egress (2) (3)
Training
Water Yes 4 Years Yes Yes Yes TYCOMS (8)

Survival (8) (1)
NAWSTP
NEC 7801/8201 N/A (5) (6) (5) COMNAVMILPERS-

Requirements COM
MOS
Requirements
NOTES:
5. Must qualify for assigned Distribution NEC within 18 months. While undergoing training member must
hold a 78XX or 82XX NEC. NEC qualification required prior to designation.
6. If a member is in training for a crewmember position, he/she must hold a 7801 or 8201 NEC. Members
assigned under special mission categories do not require NEC identification. (BUPERSINST 1326.4 refers.)
7. Renewal requirements as stated in the Manual of the Medical Department, U.S. Navy, paragraph 15-60.
9. Annual NATOPS evaluation (flight and/or ground) may be waived by type commander (TYCOM) for
DIFCREW whose command is not assigned the type aircraft in which individual is qualified. DIFCREW
members not within TYCOM chain of command submit to COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) via chain of command.
Figure 11-3. Aviation Qualification/Currency Requirements Summary (NAC)
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11.2.7.1 Flying by Individuals in DIFDEN c. Flights in DIFDEN status do not constitute

Status. Aeronautically designated officers in DIF- operational flying duty for entitlement purposes
DEN status may, on occasion, be required to perform or accumulation of operational flying months.
operational flying on a temporary basis to accomplish
specific tasks (for example, participation in flying 11.2.7.2 Policy Governing Management of
exercises or test programs or to gain familiarity with DIFDEN Personnel. Competent authority will not
selected operational weapon systems and procedures). be denied the services of aviation personnel assigned
Under such circumstances, the following will apply: combat missions. All aeronautically designated personnel
on DIFDEN orders serving under circumstances that
a. Approval is required for individuals to perform qualify them for hostile fire pay, regardless of assigned
aircrew duties in a DIFDEN status. Waiver billet, are permitted to perform mission or mission support
requests must be forwarded via chain of command flight duties if otherwise qualified to fly.
to COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) or CMC (Code
ASM), as appropriate. DIFDEN waiver request 11.2.7.3 DIFOPS/DIFDEN Billet Review/
packages shall include endorsements by the Assignment (USN Only). To ensure that
applicants type commander and the aircrafts type manpower authorizations reflect current DIFOPS billet
commander. Flight waivers may be granted for a requirements, commanders shall annually review opera-
single flight, a series of flights involving an tional flight taskings and aircraft assignments to deter-
exercise or test program, or for gaining familiarity mine that individual command DIFOPS/DIFDEN billet
with selected operational weapons systems and requirements are accurately stated. Billet designator
procedures. Marine Corps personnel shall refer to change requests are to be submitted in accordance with
MCO 3710.4 for guidance on the issuance of OPNAVINST 1000.16. Commanding officers will ensure
waivers. Flight waivers may also be granted on a (via ODCR validation) that only officers under DIFOPS
tour basis where an aviators flight experience may orders are assigned to DIFOPS (13X1, 13X2) billets.
be utilized periodically during the duty assign- Particular attention must be given to the assignment of the
ment. For personnel receiving flight waivers, proper aviation billet indicator (ABI) code (DIFOPS = A,
minimum annual flight time requirements are not DIFDEN = 0). Commands desiring to assign individuals
prescribed; however, appropriate NATOPS and in a DIFOPS status to DIFDEN billets or vice versa must
other training qualifications apply for: submit a request to BUPERS in accordance with
BUPERSINST 7220.29. Failure to comply with these
provisions will cause improper crediting of MOFs and
(1) Officers in pay grade 0-6 and above; a could result in possible ACIP recoupment to affected
DIFDEN waiver is not required to perform aviators.
temporary aircrew duties on flights involving
exercises, test programs, or weapon system
familiarity provided the individuals participa- 11.2.7.4 Joint Service Battlestaff Personnel
tion in such flights is required in the perfor- Embarked on Naval Aircraft. Personnel of all
services serving as Battlestaff crewmembers on board
mance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Navy E-6 aircraft conducting airborne strategic com-
munications must meet, at a minimum, Life Support
(2) Personnel whose DIFDEN flight activity Training, Emergency Egress Training, Buddy Care
exceeds approximately five flights per month Training and all standards set forth in the Air Force
on a regular basis should consider requesting Instruction 11-301 taught at Offutt AFB.
a DIFDEN waiver or conversion of the billet
to DIFOPS status, as appropriate.
11.2.8 Policy Governing Assignment of
Inactive Reserve Personnel. Inactive duty Re-
b. Commanders must approve the use of command serve personnel will be assigned DIFOPS when ordered
aircraft resources for personnel outside their to an active duty flying drill pay billet. Reservists will
command. Such approval must be included in the be assigned in a DIFDEN status when ordered to
appropriate endorsement on initial submission of specifically identified, nonactive duty flying drill pay
the waiver request. billets that require aeronautical experience but not the
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maintenance of basic flying skills. Determination of of any month entitles a member to credit for the
billet types will be made by the Commander, Naval entire month. The date a member signs out or
Reserve Force or CMC, as appropriate. otherwise vacates an assignment will be used as
the date of detachment. The next day will be used
as the date of assignment.
11.3 AVIATION CAREER INCENTIVE PAY
c. The number of years of aviation service for

11.3.1 Definitions computing the appropriate rate of pay is computed
beginning with the effective date of the initial
11.3.1.1 Aviation Service. Aviation service is the order to perform aviation service as an officer.
active or inactive service performed by an officer who Within the Department of the Navy, the effective
holds or is in training leading to an aeronautical rating date of the initial order to perform aviation
or designation. service, hereafter referred to as the ASED, is the
day, month, and year an individual first reports, on
competent orders, to the aviation facility having
11.3.1.2 Officer Service. Officer service includes aircraft in which members will receive their flight
all service creditable under Title 37 U.S.C. 205 as a training leading directly to the award of an
commissioned, warrant, and flight officer. aeronautical designation and continues to
accumulate from that date without exception as
11.3.1.3 Aviation Service Career. An officer on long as their flight designation remains in effect.
extended active duty who holds an aeronautical desig-
nation shall be considered to be performing aviation d. Officers medically incapacitated will be consid-
service on a career basis, as prescribed in Title 37 ered qualified for aviation service unless such
U.S.C. 301a, so long as a member of the authorized incapacitation continues for more than 1 year.
rated inventory (i.e., commander and below, aeronauti- Disqualification for medical incapacity will be
cally designated) or is serving in pay grade 0–6 or above effected on the first day following a period of 365
and is qualified for aviation service. days that commences on the date of incapacita-
tion. Officers disqualified for medical reasons
11.3.2 Policy and Procedures will not be requalified for aviation service until
the condition resulting in incapacitation is reeval-
uated and the officer is certified as medically
a. It is DOD policy that officers who are qualified to qualified for operational flying duty by appropri-
perform aviation service on a career basis shall
ate medical authority. Aviation career incentive
receive credit for operational flying duty only
pay and operational flying duty credit may not be
during those periods when assigned to designated
authorized for any period during which an officer
operational flying assignments. Credit shall not
is medically disqualified for aviation service.
be granted for any period during which a member
is under DIFDEN orders. Officers who were past
the 12 or 18 years of aviation service points on 1 11.3.3 Aviation Career Incentive Pay for Rated
June 1974 will be presumed to have had sufficient Members (Rated Members Include Aeronautically
credit to meet the requirements for those points. Designated Naval Aviators and Naval Flight
Officers)
b. Operational flying duty time shall be credited in
months. So far as fractions of months are
concerned, the 15th day of the month is the 11.3.3.1 Entitlement Status. Aviation status in-
break-even point for crediting or not crediting a dicators (ASIs) are one-character codes that are used in
month. Detachment from operational flying duty various documents such as JUMPS and ODCRs to
after the 15th day of any month or assignment to indicate an aviation officer’s ACIP entitlement status.
operational flying duty on or before the 15th day Figure 11-4 lists the ASI codes and their definitions.
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CODE DEFINITION
A Continuous ACIP (0 to 12 years) — An aeronautically designated officer or aviation student with
ASED prior to 3 Oct 79 or an aeronautically designated officer whose ASED is 2 Oct 79 through
2 Oct 85 who had completed at least 72 MOF as of 2 Oct 91.
B Continuous ACIP (12 to 18 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with 12 to 18 years of avi-
ation service who has met all criteria for code A and has completed at least 72 MOF prior to 12 years
aviation service.
C Conditional ACIP (12 to l8 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with 12 to 18 years of avi-
ation service who has not performed the required MOF outlined for codes B and T.
NOTE
To be entitled to receive ACIP this officer must: (1) meet DOD Pay Manual flying requirements of
4 hours per month and (2) be under DIFOPS orders and (3) be in an operational flying billet (billet
designator ending in 1 or 2).
D Continuous ACIP (18 to 25 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with from 18 to 25 years
aviation service who has met all criteria for code B and subsequently completed 132 MOF prior to
18 years aviation service.
E Continuous ACIP (18 to 22 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with from 18 to 22 years of
aviation service who has met all criteria for code B and subsequently completed at least 108 but less
than 132 MOF prior to 18 years aviation service.
F Conditional ACIP (over 18 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with from 18 to 22 years of
aviation service who has met all criteria of code B but did not complete at least 108 MOF prior to
18 years aviation service. (Note under code C applies).
G Conditional ACIP (over 22 years) — An aeronautically designated officer who has met all criteria of
code E and has reached 22 years of commissioned service. (Note under code C applies).
H ACIP Terminated — An aeronautically designated officer who has been promoted to the paygrade of
0–7 or above and has reached 25 years of commissioned service.
I Conditional ACIP (over 25 years) — An aeronautically designated officer who has met all criteria for
code D and has reached 25 years of commissioned service. (Note under code C applies).
J Conditional ACIP — Designated flight surgeons aerospace medical physiologists and aerospace
physiologists. These officers have completed a course of study in aerospace medicine and are
entitled to conditional ACIP only. (Note under code C applies).
K ACIP Termination — An aeronautically designated officer who has had flight status temporarily termi-
nated because of medical incapacitation.
L ACIP Termination — An aeronautically designated officer who has had flight status permanently
terminated through attrition, voluntary termination, or naval aviator evaluation board.
M ACIP Termination — An aeronautically designated officer who has had flight status permanently
terminated because of medical incapacitation.
N Continuous ACIP (0 to 12 years) — An aeronautically designated officer or aviation student with
ASED on or after 1 Oct 85 with less than 12 years aviation service.
O Continuous ACIP (12 to 18 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with from 12 to 18 years of
aviation service who has met all criteria for code N and has completed at least 96 MOF prior to
12 years of aviation service.
Figure 11-4. Aviation Status Indicator Codes (Sheet 1 of 2)
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CODE DEFINITION
P Continuous ACIP (18 to 25 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with from 18 to 25 years
aviation service who has met all criteria for code 0 or T and completed 144 MOF prior to 18 years
aviation service.
Q Continuous ACIP (18 to 22 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with from 18 to 22 years of
aviation service who has met all criteria for code O or T and completed at least 120 but less than
144 MOF prior to 18 years aviation service.
R Continuous ACIP (0 to 12 years) — An aeronautically-designated officer with ASED prior to
1 Oct 85 who had less than 72 MOF as of 1 Oct 91.
S Continuous ACIP (12 to 18 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with from 12 to 15 years
Aviation service who has met all criteria for code R and completed 72 MOF prior to 12 years aviation
service.
T Continuous ACIP (12 to 18 years) — An aeronautically designated officer with from 15 to 18 years
aviation service who has met all criteria for code S and completed 108 MOF prior to 15 years aviation
service.
Figure 11-4. Aviation Status Indicator Codes (Sheet 2)
11.4 ENLISTED CREWMEMBERS (3) Non-crewmember. Those personnel whose

duties require frequent and regular participa-
tion in aerial flights to perform in-flight
11.4.1 Navy Crewmembers
functions that cannot be performed by other
members already under flight orders. These
a. Enlisted crewmembers are divided into three personnel receive special mission flight or-
general categories: Career Crewmembers, ders for duty involving flying (temporary)
Non-career Crewmembers, and Non-crewmembers. (DIFTEM) as authorized by the appropriate
allocation manager.
(1) Career Crewmember (also known as Career
enlisted flyers). An enlisted crewmember b. Minimum flight requirements for enlisted DIF-
who holds a 78XX, 82XX or 94XX NEC or is CREW, DIFDEN, and DIFTEM flyers are set forth
in a N789-approved training pipeline leading in Figure 11-3 and reflect the requirements con-
to the award of one of those NECs. They are tained in the DOD Pay Manual. Career crew
designated as Naval Aircrewmen and are members participating in the Career Enlisted Flyer
primarily detailed by BUPERS-404E or Incentive Pay program (CEFIP) must meet annual
NAVRESPERSCEN-417 throughout their flight hour requirements in order to accumulate
career into flying billets (DIFCREW orders) months of operational flying (MOF) time towards
and non-flying billets (DIFDEN orders). meeting CEFIP “gate” requirements. CEFIP crew-
They are eligible for Career Enlisted Flyer members are not required to meet Hazardous Duty
Incentive Pay (CEFIP). Incentive Pay (HDIP) flight hour minimums.
Minimum requirements to obtain and maintain
(2) Non-career Crewmembers. Those individu- aircrew qualifications are covered in Chapter 12 of
als, not necessarily designated as Naval this instruction and type/model/series aircraft
Aircrewmen, physically qualified to fly, who NATOPS manuals.
participate regularly in aerial operations and
are assigned duty involving flying under c. Warfare Systems Operators and those personnel
DIFCREW orders. They are not designated as assigned by BUPERS under a distribution NEC of
career enlisted flyers and are not eligible for 82XX or 94XX are considered aeronautically
CEFIP. Non-career Crewmembers receive designated enlisted crewmembers. Non-career
crew Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay (HDIP) crewmembers and non-crew crewmembers are
for flying when assigned DIFCREW orders. not aeronautically designated.
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11.4.2 Marine Corps Crewmembers order to obtain/maintain aircrew qualifications/

designations are covered in Chapter 12 of this
a. Enlisted crewmembers are assigned to temporary instruction and the aircraft NATOPS manuals.
indefinite flight status for periods of not less than
120 days. Crewmember flight orders are issued to 11.4.3 Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay for
the following personnel: Enlisted Member/Aeronautically Designated
Enlisted and Nondesignated Officers. An en-
(1) Personnel who are specifically assigned as listed member or nondesignated officer who is required
regular full-time members of flightcrews, by orders to participate in frequent and regular aerial
such as aircraft flight engineers, airborne flights must meet DOD Pay Manual flying require-
radio operators, and enlisted navigators. ments to be entitled to receive HDIP.
(2) Crewchiefs and assistant crewchiefs. Note

Refer to MILPERSMAN and Chapter 12 of
(3) Instructors whose duties require that they give this instruction for policies concerning fail-
in-flight instruction as part of a formal school ure to meet flying hour minimums.
curriculum.
11.5 WAIVERS OF MINIMUM FLYING
(4) Personnel assigned to airborne command REQUIREMENTS
posts.
11.5.1 Authority to Waive. The COMNAVAIR-
(5) Communication system operator. FOR, CMC, COMNAVAIRES, CG FOURTH MAW,
COMNAVEDTRACOM and all type commanders may
(6) NATOPS evaluators/instructors.
waive any or all of the minimum annual requirements
specified in this chapter, except flight pay requirements,
b. Enlisted noncrewmembers are assigned to tempo-
when it is determined that the assignment of aeronauti-
rary indefinite or definite flight orders. Noncrew-
cally designated personnel to a particular billet makes
member flight orders are issued to the following
personnel: it impractical to fulfill the annual requirements.
CHNAVPERS is authorized to waive CEFIP. Waivers
(1) Personnel in an approved course that includes are not authorized for personnel on conditional
instruction in the curriculum. ACIP/CEFIP.
(2) Personnel assigned duties requiring participa- 11.5.2 Action Required

tion in aerial flight for special purposes that
cannot be performed by a person already in a. Commanding officers and administrative seniors
receipt of flight orders. shall review flight records of assigned aeronauti-
cally designated officers at the end of each fiscal
(3) Personnel in an approved course of instruc- year. Personnel who are deficient in the minimum
tion to qualify as a helicopter aerial gunner/ flight time requirements stated in this chapter
observer. shall submit individual waiver requests (Figure
11-5) containing the following information (Re-
(4) Personnel assigned as qualified aerial gun- port Symbol OPNAV 3710-19):
ners/ observers.
(1) Rank, name, social security number, designa-
(5) Personnel whose duties require participation tor/MOS.
in aerial flight to perform test, research, or (2) Aviation service entry date.
evaluation of airborne technical equipment
that cannot be performed by crewmembers. (3) Instrument, night, and total flight time for the
fiscal year by quarter.
c. Minimum flight requirements for all Marine
enlisted crewmembers are set forth in the DOD (4) A signed copy of the Standard Form 88 and
Pay Manual. Minimum requirements to be met in medical endorsement if pertinent.
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Figure 11-5. Minimum Flight Time Requirements Waiver Request
(5) Type of orders issued (DIFOPS or DIFDEN) (UIC/RUC) and dates assigned during the
and dates to determine months DIFOPS/DIF- fiscal year.
DEN during the fiscal year.
(9) Billet title(s) assigned and associated billet
sequence code(s) and designator code(s) as
(6) Significant temporary additional duties that listed on the activities allowance or appropri-
prevented the achieving of required flight ate Marine Corps TO during the fiscal year.
time, if applicable.
(10) Cause for the flight time delinquency.
(7) PCS en route delays and date of arrival at final b. Waiver Requests shall be marked “For Official
DIFOPS duty station, if applicable. Use Only” and forwarded to the type commander;
COMNAVAIRFOR (N32); CMC (AAB); or
(8) Name(s) of command(s) and associated unit Commander, Naval Air Reserve Force (Code N3),
identification code(s)/reporting unit code as appropriate. Commanding officers and
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administrative seniors may forward a consoli- f. Navy Enlisted Crewmembers — For information
dated list of those individuals (name/rank/ssn) on waivers of the minimum annual CEFIP MOF
that are recommended/endorsed for flight time requirements, contact BUPERS (Pers-404E) or
waivers. Waivers endorsed as “not approved” by Aircrew Enlisted Community Manager CNO
type commanders shall be forwarded to COM- (N132).
NAVAIRFOR or CMC for final disposition. If
aircraft availability or scheduling problems pre- 11.5.3 Assignment of Other Than Permanently
vented accomplishment of flight minimums, the Designated Aeronautical Personnel. Flight sta-
reporting custodian shall provide an appropriate tus for technical observers and enlisted personnel
endorsement for the waiver request fully outlining assigned as crew or noncrewmembers will be termi-
those circumstances that were beyond the control nated when their assigned duties do not require regular
of the individual. and frequent flights. Commanding officers and admin-
istrative seniors shall continually review the require-
c. Waiver requests shall be submitted within 30 days ments for temporary flight orders for enlisted or duty
following the end of the reporting period or when involved flying as a technical observer (DIFTECH) for
it becomes apparent that the minimums will not be officer personnel. Personnel shall be ordered to flight
met. Any delay in submission must be satisfacto- duties or recommendations made to competent author-
rily explained by the individual and addressed in ity for issuance of flight orders to meet only the
the forwarding endorsement. essential flight requirements of the command. Whenev-
er the duties assigned to an individual no longer require
Note regular and frequent participation in aerial flights, the
Administration of the semiannual minimum commanding officer shall terminate temporary flight
flying hour program for naval personnel is orders immediately; and, in the case of officer person-
the responsibility of the individual con- nel, recommend to BUPERS or CMC, or other
cerned and command assigned. A waiver of competent authority, cancellation of orders to
semiannual minimums is not required. DIFTECH. A requirement that formerly resulted in
assignment to flight duties and that is no longer current
d. Flight status selection board actions that may be shall not be a basis for continuing a member on
taken in response to waiver request from Navy temporary flight order or DIFTECH. The assignment to
personnel include: flight duties shall not constitute a reward for accom-
plishment in a nonflying billet.
(1) Granting waiver
(2) Conversion of billet to DIFDEN status 11.6 POLICY GOVERNING LOGGING,

REPORTING, AND USE OF SIMULATOR
(3) Issuing letter of caution TIME
(4) Direct convening of a locally constituted Procedures have been established to inaugurate the
Field Naval Aviation Evaluation Board to formal logging and reporting of aircraft simulator time.
consider the flight time deficiency Time acquired in approved devices shall be logged on
(5) Direct in the case of captains and above, via the naval aircraft flight record in the same manner as
BUPERS, a specified case may be referred to aircraft flight time. Detailed instructions for logging
the Navy Department Naval Aviation Evalua- and reporting simulator time are contained in Chap-
tion Board. ter 10. Substitution of simulator time to satisfy the
minimum proficiency requirements of this instruction
e. Marine Corps Personnel Commanding officers is allowable for pilots, NFOs, and aircrew members.
will review the flight performance of all personnel Additionally, an individual record of simulator time
assigned to their commands on a quarterly basis. shall be maintained in the Aviators Flight Log Book.
Any personnel whose performance becomes sus-
pect for any reason shall be processed in accor- 11.6.1 Policy Governing Flying Time
dance with paragraph 1162 of MCO P1000.6 Substitution. The Navy has examined appropri-
(ACTS Manual). ately configured and instrumented flight simulators
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to determine the suitability of substituting time 11.7 INDIVIDUAL AND COMMAND

accumulated in such simulators for a portion of the RESPONSIBILITIES
total annual minimum flying time requirements. The
concept is cost effective and enhances maintenance of 11.7.1 Supervision. Commanding officers and
procedural competency. administrative seniors shall supervise and administer
flights under their command to ensure maximum
a. Pilots, NFOs, and aircrewmen who have access to training effectiveness per flight hour. Commands shall
any of the authorized flight simulators as approved verify that BUPERS/CMC orders indicate DIFOPS,
by CNO (N789F) shall utilize them, as practicable, DIFCREW, DIFTEM, or DIFDEN status and Medical
in maintaining basic aeronautical skills. Service Group of aeronautically designated personnel
reporting for duty in a flying status.
b. Aircrew utilizing simulators to facilitate the mainte-
nance of basic aeronautical skills may log simulator 11.7.2 Responsibilities. Each individual and re-
time (first pilot/copilot/special crew) to satisfy up to spective responsible senior (i.e., commanding officer or
50 percent of any annual or semiannual flying hour administrative senior) is accountable for compliance
minimums as delineated in paragraph 11.2.4 (except with these instructions. Responsible seniors shall
night time requirements). ensure that sufficient opportunities are afforded all
aeronautically designated personnel under their com-
mand to comply with the annual minimum individual
Note flying time requirements set forth herein.
D Simulator time is intended to assist in
satisfying annual or semiannual flight 11.8 REVOCATION OF ORDERS TO DUTY
time requirements. It should not be used INVOLVING FLYING
toward the attainment of specific
currency requirements as it is not a In addition to the procedures outlined in paragraph
substitute for proficiency gained through 11.7, orders to duty in a flying status will be revoked by
actual flight in aircraft. competent authority in the case of those aeronautically
designated personnel who:
D The substitution of simulator time for
aircrewmen applies to proficiency require- a. Voluntarily request duty not involving flying
ments only. It does not apply to attainment
of minimum flight time for pay purposes b. Fail to meet aviation physical or psychological
as discussed in paragraph 11.4.3. qualifications
c. Fail to meet aeronautical standards or for other

11.6.2 Policy Governing NATOPS Evaluation valid reasons are recommended for nonflying
Flight Substitution. At the discretion of the squad- duties by a Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Board
ron or unit commander, the NATOPS evaluation or any (FNAEB), or in the case of the Marine Corps, a
portion thereof may be conducted in a simulator that Flight Status Selection Board (FSSB).
will satisfy the requirements imposed in specific
evaluation areas. d. Have passed statutory retirement.
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CHAPTER 12
Classification and Qualification

of Flight Personnel
12.1 SCOPE 12.2.2 Specific Requirements for
Qualification. The requirements listed below shall
This chapter prescribes flight personnel classifica- be met by pilots qualifying in multipiloted fixed-wing
tions and establishes minimum requirements for vari- aircraft requiring a qualified copilot to ensure accom-
ous qualifications. Requirements prescribed here shall plishment of the mission. Commanding officers and
be used as the minimum when preparing aircraft qualifying authorities, or higher authority, shall pre-
NATOPS manuals or other amplifying directives. scribe proficiency standards, detailed factors, and
specific minimums based on this chapter, the class and
model aircraft, and unit mission. Within each classifica-
12.2 MULTIPILOTED FIXED-WING tion, the weight and emphasis on the factors enumerated
AIRCRAFT (PILOT) must be determined by the activity. The hours specified
are the minimum required and they may be increased in
12.2.1 Pilot Classification individual manuals as aircraft increase in size and/or
complexity. Waivers of minimums may be granted by
the appropriate immediate superior in command com-
12.2.1.1 Classification. The following classifi-
mensurate with demonstrated ability and only when
cations are established for pilots of multipiloted
deemed necessary to accomplish events of the unit
fixed-wing aircraft requiring a qualified copilot to
mission.
ensure accomplishment of the mission. The require-
ment for qualification as third pilot is optional. All 12.2.2.1 Third Pilot. To be qualified as a third
requirements set forth herein for qualification as third pilot an individual shall:
and second pilot shall be met prior to designation as
second pilot. a. Have pilot time in class and model as required by
the commanding officer or higher authority and
a. Aircraft commander demonstrate a satisfactory level of skill in the
following:
b. Second pilot (1) Ground handling.
c. Third pilot (2) Flight technique in normal and emergency

procedures.
12.2.1.2 Descriptive Titles. The foregoing clas- b. Demonstrate thorough knowledge through oral
sifications do not prohibit the use of descriptive titles and/or written examination in the following:
that are indicative of a distinct aircraft class or
employment (i.e., patrol plane commander, transport (1) Model aircraft and all associated equipment
plane commander, COD transport plane commander, (flight manual).
patrol plane second pilot, etc.). A descriptive title must (2) Fuel weight, aircraft configuration, and store/
be compatible with a significant feature of both the cargo loading as they affect takeoff, mission,
aircraft and its employment. For example, a pilot who and landing performances.
qualifies for aircraft commander in a patrol class aircraft
transporting passengers and cargo would qualify as a (3) Appropriate NATOPS manual or certified/
plane commander, not as a patrol plane commander or approved civilian manuals for aircraft autho-
transport plane commander. rized to operate without a NATOPS manual.
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(4) Survival and first-aid. (3) Applicable portions of NWPs, fleet exercise
publications (FXPs), JANAPs, Allied com-
(5) Applicable technical orders and notes, COM- munication publications (ACPs), and ATPs.
NAVAIRSYSCOM instructions and technical
directives, OPNAV instructions, Federal Avi- (4) Recognition applicable to unit mission.
ation Regulations, ICAO procedures, and
SCATANA plans. f. Satisfactorily complete a NATOPS evaluation or
similar evaluation for aircraft authorized to oper-
(6) Search and rescue procedures. ate without a NATOPS manual in model.
12.2.2.3 Aircraft Commander. To be qualified

(7) Communication
as an aircraft commander, the NATOPS manual (or
applicable model manager directive for aircraft autho-
(8) Unit mission and tactics.
rized to operate without a NATOPS manual) must
establish the designation for the particular model and an
(9) Flight planning.
individual shall:
(10) Local and area flight rules.
a. Complete the requirements for and possess to an
advanced degree the knowledge, skill, and capa-
(11) Flight safety. bilities of a second pilot.
c. Possess a current instrument rating. b. Have a minimum of 700 hours total individual
pilot time.
12.2.2.2 Second Pilot. To be qualified as a sec-
ond pilot an individual shall: c. Have a minimum of 100 hours pilot time in class
and be NATOPS-qualified (either via NATOPS or
a. Complete the requirements for and possess to an a model manager approved qualification process
advanced degree the knowledge, level of skill, and for aircraft authorized to operate without a
capabilities required of a third pilot. NATOPS manual) in model.
d. Possess a current instrument rating.

b. Have pilot time in class and model as required by
the commanding officer or higher authority and e. Demonstrate positive ability to command and
demonstrate a high level of skill in the following: train the officers and enlisted of the flightcrew
including enforcement of proper air discipline.
(1) Tactical employment of the aircraft and all
associated equipment in all tasks of the unit f. Demonstrate the qualities of leadership and
mission. mature judgment required to conduct advanced
base or detached unit operations as officer in
(2) Operation instrument flying and night tactical charge.
operations in model.
12.2.3 General Requirements for Qualification
c. Possess a current instrument rating.
12.2.3.1 Initial Qualification. On initial qualifi-
d. Demonstrate ability to direct and train officers and cation for command, a pilot will normally be required
enlisted personnel of the flight crew. to progress through third and second pilot classifica-
tions before being allowed to qualify for aircraft
e. Demonstrate thorough knowledge through oral commander.
and/or written examination of the following:
12.2.3.2 Requalification
a. After having gained initial qualification, requali-
(2) Fleet and type tactical instructions and doctrine. fication in model or qualification in another model
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of the same class will not require progression 12.3.2 Specific Requirements for Qualification.
through lower classifications. Such requalification Requirements listed below are to be met by pilots
or qualification shall consist of an appropriate qualifying in multipiloted rotary-wing aircraft. Com-
checkout, including a minimum flight-familiariza- manding officers and qualifying authorities, or higher
tion phase as established by the commanding officer authority, shall prescribe proficiency standards, de-
or higher authority, and demonstration of the tailed factors, and specific minimums based on this
knowledge, proficiency, and capabilities commen- chapter, class and model aircraft, and the unit mission.
surate with desired classification. Within each classification, the weight and emphasis on
the factors enumerated must be determined by the
activity. Waivers of minimums may be granted by the
b. After having gained initial qualification in a type
appropriate immediate superior in command commen-
and class of aircraft, on subsequent qualification
surate with demonstrated ability and only when deemed
in another type or class, progression through any
necessary to accomplishment of the unit mission.
of the lower classifications may be required by the
qualifying authority if such a course is considered
12.3.2.1 Helicopter Second Pilot. In addition to
necessary to ensure proper qualification. The
being a designated helicopter pilot, a helicopter second
same procedure may be required of pilots who
pilot shall:
report to a command, unit, or activity whose
mission includes tasks or employment that de- a. Have pilot hours in class and model as required by
mand operational and tactical knowledge or the commanding officer or higher authority and
proficiency differing appreciably from that gained demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in the
on initial qualification. following:
(1) Ground handling.

12.2.3.3 Time Limits. Under normal conditions, a
pilot serving in a billet that requires eventual qualifica- (2) Flight technique in normal and emergency
tion as aircraft commander will gain initial qualification procedures for flight including autorotation
within 24 months after being cleared to fly in the and the use of flotation gear, if applicable.
command. Requalification after lapse of qualification
should be attained within 6 months. Type commanders, (3) Navigation (all types applicable to unit mis-
using these limits as a guide, shall establish specific sion and model aircraft).
maximum time limits for qualification and requalifica-
tion based on the class aircraft and unit employment. (4) Tactical employment of the aircraft and
Amplifying instructions shall prescribe procedures for associated equipment in all tasks of the unit
the disposition of pilots who fail to qualify within the mission.
specified time limit.
(5) Night tactical operations and operational
instrument flying within the capability of the
12.3 MULTIPILOTED ROTARY-WING model.
AIRCRAFT (PILOT)
b. Possess a current instrument rating.
12.3.1 Pilot Classification. The following clas- c. Demonstrate knowledge through oral and/or
sifications are established for pilots of multipiloted written examination on the following:
rotary-wing aircraft that may or may not require a
(1) Model aircraft and all associated equipment.
qualified copilot to ensure accomplishment of the
mission. (2) Operational performance in all flight
maneuvers.
a. Helicopter aircraft commander
(3) Weight and balance.
b. Helicopter second pilot (4) Appropriate NATOPS manual.
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(5) Survival and first-aid. operations as officer in charge when such duty is
required as part of the units mission or method of
(6) Applicable technical orders and notes, OP- operation.
NAV instructions, FAR, ICAO procedures,
SCATANA plans, and NAVAIRSYSCOM 12.3.3 General Requirements for Qualification
instructions and technical directives.
(7) Search and rescue procedures. cation for command of multipiloted rotary-wing air-
craft, a pilot will normally be required to progress
(8) Communication. through the second pilot category before being allowed
to qualify for aircraft commander.
(10) Navigation.
(11) Flight planning. a. After having gained initial qualification, requali-

fication in model or qualification in another
(12) Local and area flight rules. model of the same class will not require progres-
sion through lower classifications. Such requali-
(13) Fleet and type tactical instructions and doctrine. fication or qualification shall consist of an
appropriate checkout including a minimum flight
(14) Applicable portions of NWPs, FXPs, JANAPs, familiarization phase as established by the com-
ACPs, and ATPs. manding officer or higher authority and demon-
stration of the knowledge, proficiency, and capa-
(15) Recognition applicable to unit missions. bilities commensurate with desired classification.
d. Satisfactorily complete a NATOPS evaluation in b. After having gained initial qualification in a type
model. and class aircraft, on subsequent qualification in
another type or class, progression through any of
12.3.2.2 Helicopter Aircraft Commander. To the lower classifications may be required by the
be qualified as a helicopter aircraft commander, the qualifying authority if such a course is considered
NATOPS manual shall establish the designation for the necessary to ensure proper qualification. The
particular model, and an individual shall: same procedure may be required of pilots who
report to a command, unit, or activity whose
a. Have completed the requirements for and pos- mission includes tasks or employment that de-
sess to an advanced degree the knowledge, mand operational and tactical knowledge or
proficiency, and capabilities of a second pilot. proficiency differing appreciably from that gained
on initial qualification.
b. Have a minimum of 500 total flight hours.
c. Waivers of minimums may be granted by the
c. Have 150 flight hours in rotary-wing aircraft. appropriate immediate superior in command
commensurate with demonstrated ability and
d. Have pilot hours in class and model required by only when deemed necessary for the accomplish-
the commanding officer or higher authority and ment of the unit mission.
demonstrate the proficiency and judgment
required to ensure the successful accomplishment 12.3.3.3 Time Limits. Under normal conditions, a
of all tasks of the unit mission. pilot serving in a billet that requires eventual qualifica-
tion as aircraft commander will gain initial qualification
e. Demonstrate ability to command and train the as such within 24 months after being cleared to fly in the
officers and enlisted members of the flightcrew command. Requalification after lapse of qualification
should be attained within 6 months. Air type command-
f. Demonstrate the qualities of leadership required ers, using these limits as a guide, shall establish
to conduct advanced base or detached unit specific maximum time limits for qualification and
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requalification based on the class aircraft and the unit demonstrate satisfactory proficiency in the
employment. Amplifying instructions shall prescribe following:
procedures for the disposition of pilots who fail to
qualify within the specified time limit. (1) Ground handling.
(2) Flight technique in normal and emergency

12.4 MULTIPILOTED TILT-ROTOR AIRCRAFT procedures for flight including dual engine
(PILOT) failures and the use of flotation gear, if
applicable.
12.4.1 Pilot Classification. The following clas-
sifications are established for pilots of multipiloted (3) Navigation (all types applicable to unit mis-
tilt-rotor aircraft that may or may not require a qualified sion and model aircraft).
copilot to ensure accomplishment of the mission:
(4) Tactical employment of the aircraft and
a. Tilt-rotor aircraft commander. associated equipment in all tasks of the unit
mission.
b. Tilt-rotor second pilot. (5) Night tactical operations and operational
instrument flying within the capability of the
12.4.2 Specific Requirements for model.
Qualifications. Requirements listed below are to
be met by pilots qualifying in multipiloted tilt-rotor c. Possess a current instrument rating.
aircraft. Commanding officers and qualifying authori-
ties, or higher authority, shall prescribe proficiency d. Demonstrate knowledge through oral and/or
standards, detailed factors, and specific minimums written examination on the following:
based on this chapter, class and model aircraft, and the
unit mission. Within each classification, the weight and (1) Model aircraft and all associated equipment.
emphasis on the factors enumerated must be determined
by the activity. Waivers of minimums may be granted (2) Operational performance in all flight
by the appropriate immediate superior in command maneuvers.
commensurate with demonstrated ability and only
when deemed necessary to accomplishment of the unit (3) Weight and balance.
mission.
(4) Appropriate NATOPS manual.
12.4.3 Tilt-Rotor Second Pilot. A tilt-rotor (5) Survival and first-aid.

second pilot shall:
(6) Applicable technical orders and notes, OP-
a. Have completed a formal fixed-wing syllabus NAV instructions, FAR, ICAO procedures,
administered by CNATRA or other established SCATANA plans, and NAVAIRSYSCOM
training activity. instructions and technical directives.
(1) Have a minimum of 200 total flight hours (7) Search and rescue procedures.
(8) Communication.
(2) Have a minimum of 30 flight hours in
helicopters. (9) Unit mission and tactics.
(3) Have a minimum of 30 flight hours in (10) Navigation.
fixed-wing aircraft
b. Have pilot hours in class and model as required by
the commanding officer or higher authority and (12) Local and area flight rules.
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(13) Fleet and type tactical instructions and doc- appropriate checkout including a minimum flight
trine. familiarization phase as established by the
commanding officer or higher authority and
(14) Applicable portion of NWPs, FXPs, JANAPs, demonstration of the knowledge, proficiency, and
ACPs, and ATPs. capabilities commensurate with the desired
classification.
(15) Recognition applicable to unit missions.
e. Satisfactorily complete a NATOPS evaluation in and class aircraft, on subsequent qualification in
model. another type or class, progression through any of
the lower classifications may be required by the
12.4.3.1 Tilt-Rotor Aircraft Commander. To qualifying authority if such a course is considered
be qualified as a tilt-rotor aircraft commander, the necessary to ensure proper qualification. The
NATOPS manual shall establish the designation for the same procedure may be required of pilots who
particular model, and an individual shall: report to a command, unit, or activity whose
mission includes tasks or employment that de-
a. Have completed the requirements for and pos- mand operational and tactical knowledge or
sess to an advanced degree the knowledge, proficiency differing appreciably from that gained
proficiency, and capabilities of a second pilot. on initial qualification.
b. Have a minimum of 500 total flight hours. c. Waivers of minimums may be granted by the
appropriate immediate superior in command
c. Have 100 flight hours in tilt-rotor aircraft. commensurate with demonstrated ability and
only when deemed necessary for the accomplish-
d. Have pilot hours in class and model required by ment of the unit mission.
the commanding officer or higher authority and
demonstrate the proficiency and judgment re- 12.4.3.4 Time Limits. Under normal conditions, a
quired to ensure the successful accomplishment pilot serving in a billet which requires eventual
of all tasks of the unit mission. qualification as aircraft commander will gain initial
qualification as such within 24 months after reporting
e. Demonstrate ability to command and train the to the command. Requalification after lapse of qualifi-
officers and enlisted members of the flightcrew.
cation should be attained within 6 months. Air type
commanders, using these limits as a guide, shall
f. Demonstrate the qualities of leadership required
establish specific maximum time limits for qualifica-
to conduct advanced base or detached unit
tion and requalification based on the class aircraft and
operations as officer in charge when such duty is
the unit employment. Amplifying instructions shall
required as part of the units mission or method of
operation. prescribe procedures for the disposition of pilots who
fail to qualify within the specified time limit.
cation for command of multipiloted tilt-rotor aircraft, a 12.5 NAVAL FLIGHT OFFICERS
pilot will normally be required to progress through the
second pilot category before being allowed to qualify 12.5.1 Naval Flight Officer Classification
for aircraft commander.
12.5.1.1 Classification. The following classifi-
12.4.3.3 Requalification cations are established for NFO crewmembers of
aircraft requiring a qualified NFO crewmember to
a. After having gained initial qualification, requali- ensure accomplishment of the mission.
fication in model or qualification in another
model of the same class will not require progres- a. Tactical coordinator (VP, VS)
sion through lower classifications. Such requali-
fication or qualification shall consist of an b. Navigator (VR, VQ)
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c. Radar intercept officer (VF) (2) Flight technique during normal and emer-
gency procedures
d. Weapon Systems Officer (VFA, VMFA)
(3) Navigation (all types applicable to unit mis-
e. Combat information center officer/air control sion and aircraft model).
officer (VAW)
b. Demonstrate thorough knowledge through oral
f. Electronic warfare evaluation officer (VQ) and written examination on the following:
g. Electronic countermeasures officer (VAQ) (1) Model aircraft and all associated equipment
(flight manual).
h. Airborne communication officer (VQ)
i. Supporting arms coordinator (airborne) (VMO).
(3) Fleet and type tactical instructions and doctrine.
12.5.1.2 Intermediate Classification. The
foregoing classifications do not prohibit the use of (4) Applicable portions of NWPs, FXPs,
intermediate classifications that are indicative of a JANAPs, ACPs, and ATPs.
distinctive aircraft class or employment. Such classifi-
cations must serve to indicate progress and achievement (5) Recognition applicable to unit mission.
levels prior to final qualifications (i.e., patrol plane
navigator and patrol plane tactical navigator indicate (6) Communication.
progress toward designation as USW tactical coordina-
tor for patrol class aircraft). (7) Navigation.

12.5.2 Specific Requirements for
Qualification. The requirements listed below shall (9) Local and area flying rule.
be met by NFOs qualifying in aircraft requiring a
qualified NFO crewmember to ensure accomplishment (10) Flight safety.
of the mission. Commanding officers and qualifying
authorities, or higher authority, shall prescribe profi- (11) Search and rescue procedures.
ciency standards, detailed factors, and specific mini-
mums based on this chapter, the class and model (12) Survival and first-aid.
aircraft, and the unit mission. Within each classifica-
tion, the weight and emphasis on the factors enumerated (13) Fuel weight, aircraft configuration, and store/
must be determined by the activity. Waivers of mini- cargo as they effect takeoff, mission, and
mums may be granted by the appropriate immediate landing performance.
superior in command commensurate with demonstrated
ability and only when deemed necessary to accomplish- (14) Applicable technical orders and notes, COM-
ment of the unit mission. To be qualified as an NFO NAVAIRSYSCOM instructions and technical
crewmember for a specific class and model of aircraft, directives, OPNAV instructions, Federal Avi-
an individual shall: ation Regulations, ICAO procedures, and
SCATANA plans.
a. Have flight hours in class and model as required
by the commanding officer or higher authority (15) Appropriate NATOPS manual.
and demonstrate a satisfactory level of skill in the
following: c. Possess current instrument qualifications as de-
lineated in Chapter 13.
(1) Tactical employment of the aircraft and all
associated equipment in all tasks of the unit d. Satisfactorily complete a NATOPS evaluation in
mission model.
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12.5.3 General Requirements for Qualification 12.6 MARINE AERIAL NAVIGATION

OFFICER
12.5.3.1 Initial Qualification. On initial qualifi- a. For navigators of aircraft requiring a qualified
cation, an NFO will normally be required to progress aerial navigation officer, the following classifica-
through any prescribed intermediate classification tion is established: aerial navigation officer
levels before being qualified in class and model. (transport/aerial refueler aircraft).
b. The following are the specific requirements for
qualification:
(1) Must have successfully completed the Aerial
Navigator School.
a. After having gained initial qualification, requali-
fication in model or qualification in another (2) Must meet the requirements delineated in
model of the same class will not require progres- paragraph 12.5.2, as applicable.
sion through intermediate classification levels.
12.7 QUALIFICATIONS OF UAV
Such requalification or qualification shall consist
FLIGHTCREW
of an appropriate checkout, including a minimum
flight-familiarization phase as established by the IPs, EPs, and POs should receive initial training
commanding officer or higher authority, and prior to arriving at their operational unit. At their
demonstration of possession of the knowledge, operational unit, flightcrew shall qualify in their
proficiency, and capabilities commensurate with position(s) through the appropriate flight syllabus.
the classification. 12.8 TRAINING OF ENLISTED FLIGHT
PERSONNEL
and class of aircraft, on subsequent qualification 12.8.1 General. This section amplifies the require-
ments for training enlisted personnel in a flight status
in another type or class, progression through any
contained in MILPERSMAN, articles 1220-010 and
intermediate classification may be required of
1220-020, DOD Pay Manual, Part 2, Chapter 1, articles
NFOs who report to a command, unit, or activity
20101-20114 inclusive and BUPERSINST 1326.4.
whose mission includes tasks or employment that
demand operational and tactical knowledge or 12.8.2 Flight Records. Commanding officers of
proficiency differing appreciably from that gained units having allocations of enlisted flight orders shall
on initial qualification. ensure that all enlisted flightcrew are documented in
accordance with Chapter 10 of this instruction. MIFAR
will be used as the individuals flying time record.
12.5.3.3 Time Limits. Under normal conditions,
an NFO serving in a billet that requires eventual 12.8.3 Auditing of Enlisted Flight Record. A
qualification as an NFO crewmember will gain initial Flight Order Audit Board shall be appointed by the
qualification as such within 24 months after being commanding officer and consists of at least three
cleared to fly in the command. Requalification after officers. One shall be from the supply department
lapse of qualification should be attained within 6 (when assigned) and one from the operations depart-
ment. The board shall audit enlisted flight records to
months. Type commanders, using these limits as a
ensure that all requirements for hazardous duty pay
guide, shall establish specific maximum time limits for
have been met. The audit should be performed immedi-
qualification and requalification based on the class of ately following the end of each month in accordance
aircraft and the unit employment. Amplifying instruc- with BUPERSINST 1326.4 or MCO 1326.2 and prior
tions shall prescribe procedures for the disposition of to the submission of flight certificates. All entries and
NFOs who fail to qualify within the specified time documents pertaining to flight order administration
limit. shall be included.
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12.8.4 Allocation of Temporary Flight sufficient to satisfy the requirements for crewmember
Orders. Commanding officers shall submit their flight orders is the minimum proficiency standard to
requirements for noncrewmember special mission retain qualification.
flight orders as required by higher authority. When
flight orders and monetary limitations are received, 12.9.4 Maximum Time Limit for Positional
they allocate them within their command. Temporary Qualification as Naval Aircrewman
flight orders (DIFTEM) shall only be allocated to
individuals by BUPERS or NAVRESPERSCEN. Tem- a. Personnel under DIFCREW orders shall be
porary flight orders as well as noncrewmember special allowed a maximum of 18 months from the date
mission aircrew orders shall be issued only to those of reporting onboard for duty at a permanent duty
personnel who have been found physically qualified in station to achieve positional qualification. DIF-
accordance with MANMED and have satisfied the CREW orders for personnel who fail to position-
requirements of applicable paragraphs of Chapter 8 of ally qualify within the 18-month period shall be
this instruction. suspended in accordance with BUPERSINST
1326.4.
12.9 CLASSIFICATION AND QUALIFICATION
OF NAVAL AIRCREWMAN b. Personnel under DIFTEM flight orders shall be
allowed a maximum of 18 months from the date
12.9.1 Naval Aircrewman Classification. Clas- of authorization. Personnel shall be in training for
sifications of naval aircrewmen are established in the a valid billet, and requests for DNEC and
Navy Enlisted Classification Code Manual (NAVPERS DIFCREW status shall be submitted no later than
18068), the Military Occupation Specialty Manual, 8 months prior to DIFCREW vacancy occurring.
aircraft NATOPS manuals, and other applicable naval DIFTEM flight orders shall be suspended for
directives. DIFTEM personnel who fail to qualify within 18
months.
12.9.2 General Requirements for Positional
Qualification as a Naval Aircrewman. All 12.9.5 Time of Requalification for Naval
naval aircrew shall meet the following requirements for Aircrewman. Requalification should be accom-
qualification and requalification. plished within the below time limit of reporting to a unit
that has the same type of aircraft as that within which the
a. Comply with requirements of Chapter 8. aircrew designation was attained. Annual NATOPS
evaluations are separate qualifications. For guidance on
b. Complete Type Wing Commander positional time limits for expired annual NATOPS evaluations,
requirements. see Chapter 2, “NATOPS Evaluation Procedures”
paragraph.
c. Complete a NATOPS evaluation in the crew
position in accordance with the applicable a. Lapse of 2 years or less — 6 months
NATOPS manual.
b. Lapse of more than 2 years — 12 months
d. In lieu of paragraph c, complete a prescribed
operating/standardization evaluation in accor- c. Selected Air Reserves — 12 months
dance with applicable model manager directives
for aircraft authorized to operate without NA- 12.9.6 Qualification Waivers for Naval
TOPS manual. Aircrewmen. Immediate seniors (wing, functional
wing commanders) may waive initial and requalifica-
12.9.3 Proficiency. A naval aircrew designation is tion time limits for aircrew personnel who fail to qualify
valid only in the aircraft model (refer to Glossary) (P-3, within prescribed time limits. Justification for such
H-46, SH-60, etc.) in which the qualification was waivers includes lack of appropriate security clear-
achieved. Proficiency in all requirements for initial ances, duty assignments, or periods of TAD. Appropri-
qualification must be maintained and demonstrated ate documentation shall be made in the service record,
periodically. Regular performance of aircrew duties NATOPS training jacket, and to BUPERS.
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12.10 QUALIFYING AUTHORITIES and due weight shall be given such experience in
qualifying and requalifying flight personnel in
12.10.1 Aeronautical Organizations. Com- accordance with this instruction. It is not the
manding officers or higher authority in the chain of intention of this chapter to requalify pilots currently
command are empowered to qualify flight personnel in designated.
the classifications established here and to issue the
certification thereof. The immediate superior in com- b. A pilot qualification shall remain effective as long
mand to the commanding officer or higher authority as the pilot remains current in class and model and
may assume the function of approving the qualifica- regularly performs missions required of the
tions of aircraft commanders and issue the certifications command unit or activity unless specifically
of qualification. In such cases, amplifying instructions revoked by the qualifying authority or appropriate
shall be specific in regard to the authority vested in the superior. Commanding officers shall always re-
commanding officer. tain the right to suspend a pilot’s qualification for
a serious breach of flight rules, demonstrated lack
of ability, or serious errors of judgment. For
12.10.2 Nonaeronautical Organizations. The
guidance in respect to revocation or lengthy
senior aviation line officer attached to activities that are
suspension of qualifications, attention is directed
not a part of the aeronautical organization (naval
to MILPERSMAN, article 3410300, and MCO
missions, etc.) is empowered to qualify flight personnel
P1000.6 (ACTS Manual), paragraphs 2005 and
in the appropriate classifications and to issue certifica-
3005.
tion. Such activities may request checkout and ex-
amination assistance from the nearest naval aviation
command with the required personnel and facilities. 12.10.4.3 Additional Requirements. Nothing
in this instruction is intended to curtail establishment of
any additional or special requirements that may be
12.10.3 Fleet Replacement Squadrons. Com-
considered necessary for the qualification of a pilot in
manding officers of fleet replacement squadrons or
the classifications previously listed. The provisions of
higher authority may, with respect to replacement flight
this instruction are not to be interpreted as contrary to
personnel, determine initial qualification as flight
proficiency standards that have been or may be
personnel based on satisfactory completion of applica-
established by appropriate authority.
ble NATOPS requirements.
12.10.4 Guidance for Qualifying Authorities 12.11 QUALIFICATION TO TRANSITION INTO

JET, HELICOPTER, OR TILT-ROTOR
AIRCRAFT
12.10.4.1 Qualification Opportunity
a. Flight personnel should be afforded ample oppor- Requirements to transition into jet, helicopter, or
tunity to complete the necessary training to permit tilt-rotor aircraft (initial qualification) will normally be
qualification without delay after minimum expe- accomplished through a formal syllabus administered
rience requisites are met. by CNATRA or other established training activity.
Circumstances may occur where it is desirable or
b. Pilots shall be advanced commensurate with their necessary that such transition training be administered
experience and demonstrated ability. by other commands. Commands capable of performing
such transition training with no degradation of training
c. Pilots should be assured the opportunity to qualify quality or safety may do so providing they meet the
for aircraft command during their first tour of requirements stated in paragraph 12.11.1.
duty.
12.11.1 Minimum Training Syllabus
12.10.4.2 Previous Experience Requirements. Where the NATOPS manual does
not specify a transition syllabus, the following mini-
a. Flight experience acquired in previous commands mum syllabus requirements for transition to jet,
in varied aircraft is important to overall qualification helicopter, and/or tilt-rotor aircraft shall apply.
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12.11.1.1 All Pilots. All pilots shall: b. A minimum of 25 flight hours of dual instruction
under the tutelage of a designated instructor.
a. Successfully complete the approved OFT/WST
c. A minimum of 5 additional flight hours of
and naval air maintenance trainer (NAMT) sylla-
syllabus training.
bus(es) or equivalent.
12.11.2 Action. Commanding officers or their se-
b. Satisfactorily complete a NATOPS evaluation in niors in the chain of command desiring to initiate
model. jet/helicopter/ tilt-rotor transition training shall comply
with the following:
12.11.1.2 Helicopter Transition Pilots. All
helicopter transition pilots shall complete: a. Prior to initiating training, submit the training
syllabus to COMNAVAIRFOR (N32) for approval.
a. The prescribed CNATRA written examination on Note
helicopter aerodynamics.
Commands may implement syllabuses
prescribed in the aircraft NATOPS
b. A minimum of 25 flight hours of dual instruction manuals without further approval of
under the tutelage of a designated instructor. COMNAVAIRFOR.
c. A minimum of 5 additional flight hours of training b. Screen applicants to ensure that transition training
that shall be solo when conducted in a helicopter is in the best interests of the naval establishment.
model in which single-piloted flight is authorized.
c. Administer ground and flight training, as neces-
sary, in accordance with the approved syllabus.
12.11.1.3 Jet Transition Pilots. All jet transition
pilots shall complete:
d. Enter qualifications achieved in the flight person-
nel training/qualifications jacket.
a. A minimum of 10 flight hours of dual instruction
under the tutelage of a designated instructor. 12.11.3 Chief of Naval Air Training
Responsibility. CNATRA shall:
b. A minimum of 5 additional flight hours of solo
syllabus training. a. Continue to provide transition training in accor-
dance with approved quotas and syllabuses.
12.11.1.4 All Fixed-Wing Multiengine b. Provide a standard helicopter aerodynamics sylla-
Transition Pilots. All fixed-wing multiengine bus for use of requesting commands.
pilots shall complete:
12.12 REPORTS
a. A minimum of 10 flight hours of dual instruction
with a designated instructor. 12.12.1 Navy Flight Personnel. Navy flight
personnel who have qualified in one of the classifica-
b. A minimum of 5 additional flight hours of tions shall have a certification signed by the qualifying
syllabus training. authority placed in their officer service record (NavPers
3021) or enlisted service record (NavPers 601), as
appropriate. Certifications shall indicate the class and
12.11.1.5 Tilt-Rotor Transition Pilots. All tilt- model aircraft in which qualified, together with a
rotor transition pilots shall complete: concise statement of the type of operations in which
qualified (i.e., mining, transport, utility, etc.). The
a. The helicopter and tilt-rotor aerodynamics and reporting senior shall enter in the duties section of the
mechanical systems written examinations pro- report on the fitness of officers a statement indicating
vided by an established training activity. such qualification in the next regular report of fitness.
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A copy of the certification to command multipiloted 3760/32 (4-81)) and their officers qualification record
aircraft shall be forwarded by the qualifying authority (NAVMC 123A (Rev 9-95)) or enlisted service record
to CHNAVPERS each time a pilot qualifies for book (NAVMC 118A (Rev 12-96)), as appropriate.
command in a separate class aircraft. No other distribu-
tion of copies of flight certification is required. 12.12.3 Revocation of Qualifications. When a
Commanding Officer revokes a qualification for sub-
12.12.2 Marine Corps Flight Personnel. Marine standard performance, an entry to that effect shall be
Corps flight personnel who have qualified in one of the made in the individual’s NATOPS jacket in accordance
classifications shall have a certification signed by the with Appendix A, paragraph A.2.2.1. This allows
qualifying authority placed in their NATOPS flight subsequent commands to have an accurate account of
personnel training/qualification jacket (OPNAV this individual’s qualifications.
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CHAPTER 13
Instrument Requirements
and Qualifications
13.1 INSTRUMENT RATINGS AND rating/qualification expires prior to or during the training
QUALIFICATIONS period, the instrument rating/ qualification may be
delayed until the pilot/NFO achieves NATOPS qualifica-
13.1.1 Pilots/Naval Flight Officers Required tion in model aircraft for which the pilot/NFO is
To Maintain Instrument Ratings/ Qualifications undergoing training.
13.1.1.1 Requirement. All naval pilots in DI- 13.1.2.2 Instrument Ground Training,
FOPS flying status except DIFOPS Code 2 aviators are Examination, and Flight Evaluation. Unless
required to maintain a valid instrument rating. NFOs in otherwise extended in accordance with this instruction,
a DIFOPS status are required to maintain a valid all naval aviators and NFOs in DIFOPS status shall
instrument qualification. Commanding officers shall annually:
use every means available to assist pilots/NFOs in
meeting those requirements. a. Attend a formal TYCOM-approved instrument
ground syllabus if one is available. This syllabus
13.1.1.2 Period of Grace shall include:
(1) Spatial disorientation review.

a. Pilots/NFOs returning from DIFDEN status or
duties where a valid instrument rating/qualifica-
(2) Use of non-DOD instrument approach/
tion could not be maintained and who had
departure procedures.
requirements waived by COMNAVAIRFOR or
CMC shall be granted a period of 6 months or
(3) GPS fundamentals and CNO GPS policy
completion of the FRS in which to requalify.
statement.
b. Newly assigned Navy/Marine Corps Reserve
b. Satisfactorily complete a written examination
pilots/NFOs in a DIFOPS status shall be granted
covering the following subject areas:
a period of 6 months from date of first reporting
to requalify.
(1) Federal Aviation Regulations as they apply to
flight under instrument conditions.
13.1.2 Renewal/Expiration of Instrument
Ratings and Qualifications (2) Navigational systems and procedures, instru-
ment approach procedures, and radio commu-
13.1.2.1 Renewal/Expiration. Renewal evalua- nication procedures.
tion of current instrument ratings for all naval pilots and
instrument qualifications for NFOs may be accomplished (3) Meteorology, including the characteristics of
within 60 days preceding expiration of the current air masses, fronts, thunderstorms, micro-
evaluation and is valid for 12 months from the last day of bursts, and windshear; meteorological re-
the month in which the current evaluation expires. ports, elements of the DD-175-1, and pilot’s
Otherwise, instrument ratings/ qualifications shall be responsibility for obtaining a thorough
valid for 12 months from the last day of the month in weather brief; and aviation severe weather
which the evaluation is flown. When pilots/NFOs are hazards, to include pilot’s responsibility to
ordered to a formal course of flight instruction that determine that the route of flight remains clear
includes an instrument syllabus and their instrument of aviation severe weather watch areas.
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(4) Instrument procedures contained in pertinent naval aviators/NFOs that would otherwise expire
military directives. during the period of a long deployment. The
expiration date for the extension shall not be later
Note than 90 days after return from deployment.
The written instrument examination shall be
administered incident to the formal instru- b. After thorough review, issuing authority may
ment ground training syllabus. When such a grant written extension not to exceed 6 months for
syllabus is not available, the command to original issue or renewal of instrument ratings/
which the pilot/NFO is assigned for flight qualifications in those cases that so merit because
shall be responsible for ensuring completion of circumstances beyond the control of the
of an approved instrument examination prior individual. Such circumstances will normally be
to flight evaluation. limited to hospitalization, temporary removal
from flying status by competent authority, or
c. Additionally, naval aviators delineated in para- assignment to a billet where certain flight require-
graph 13.1.1.1 shall satisfactorily complete an ments have been waived by COMNAVAIRFOR
instrument evaluation flight conducted by a or CMC.
designated military aviator or NFO (if authorized
by individual aircraft NATOPS manual) in an In both cases, extension letters shall be filed perma-
aircraft or approved simulator. The conduct, nently with the instrument check form (OPNAV 3710/2)
content, and grading criteria of the flight shall be for which the extension is granted in section III, part E
in accordance with the NATOPS Instrument (instrument rating) of the NATOPS flight personnel
Flight Manual. training/qualification jacket. See paragraph A.2.3.
Note 13.1.2.4 Issuing Authority. The commanding

D The written examination must be com- officer or reporting senior, as appropriate, is the issuing
pleted with a grade of Qualified within 60 authority for instrument ratings/ qualifications to naval
days prior to commencing the evaluation aviators and NFOs.
flight. The instrument evaluation flight
may be combined with an aircraft NA-
13.1.3 Composition and Functions of
TOPS evaluation flight if all written
Instrument Flight Boards. Each station, squad-
examination requirements are satisfied
ron, wing, ship, detachment or equivalent, or higher
prior to the flight.
authority as appropriate, shall establish an instrument
flight board composed of designated military aviators
D NFOs may at the discretion of their type and NFOs, as applicable. Commanding officers of
commanders be required to complete an squadrons whose pilots are required to complete a
instrument flight evaluation. If an informal instrument course at designated instrument
strument flight evaluation is deemed training squadrons need not comply with this require-
necessary, it may be accomplished in ment. It shall be the function of those boards to conduct
conjunction with the NFO aircraft NA- instrument evaluations of pilots/NFOs in accordance
TOPS evaluation flight. The written with the provisions of this instruction. It is desired,
examination must be completed with a insofar as possible, that members of instrument flight
grade of Qualified prior to commencing boards hold a special instrument rating. Where it is not
the flight evaluation. feasible for an activity to establish an instrument flight
board, arrangements shall be made with neighboring
13.1.2.3 Extensions. The expiration date for in- boards to conduct instrument evaluations. Pilots/NFOs
strument ratings/qualifications may be extended under on duty at isolated areas or at joint activities should
the following conditions. normally obtain their evaluations from naval instru-
ment flight boards. If this is not feasible, they may be
a. Commanding officers may extend the expiration evaluated by any U.S. military pilot holding a valid
date of instrument ratings/ qualifications issued to instrument rating.
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13.2 REQUIREMENT FOR INSTRUMENT h. Renewal of an expired instrument rating for pilots
RATINGS returning to flying duty under provisions of
paragraph 13.1.1.2 shall meet the requirements of
13.2.1 Standard Rating. Minimum requirements paragraph 13.2.1.b and 13.2.1.c.
for a standard instrument rating are as follows:
13.2.2 Special Rating. Minimum requirements
a. Fifty hours of instrument pilot time under actual for special instrument ratings include all of the
or simulated instrument conditions. requirements for a standard instrument rating plus the
following:
b. Successfully complete a NATOPS instrument
evaluation in accordance with the NATOPS a. Five years of military and nonmilitary flying
Instrument Flight Manual. experience.
c. Within the 6 months preceding the date of the b. Two thousand hours of military and/or civil time
instrument evaluation flight obtain: (i.e., if the as a certificated commercial/airline transport
checkride occurs on 24 January 01, count all pilot.
instrument hours and approaches after 24 July 00).
c. One hundred hours of military actual instrument
(1) Six hours as pilot under actual or simulated time.
instrument conditions.
d. A special instrument rating is recognition of a pilot’s
(2) Twelve final approaches under actual or experience, demonstrated flight ability, and judg-
simulated instrument conditions, six of which ment. Its issuance shall be made accordingly.
shall be precision approaches and six of which COMMARFORs, fleet type commanders, COM-
shall be nonprecision. NAVAIRES, CG FOURTH MAW, CNATRA, or
their delegated representatives may reduce the
d. Within the 12 months preceding the date of the above minimum requirements. A special instrument
instrument evaluation flight obtain: (i.e., check- rating may be issued to pilots who display excep-
ride occurs on 24 January 01, count all instrument tional judgment and proficiency in instrument
hours and approaches after 24 January 00). flying procedures if the pilot has at least 3 years
military and/or nonmilitary flying experience, has a
(1) Twelve hours as pilot under actual or simu- total of 1,500 hours pilot/copilot time, and meets the
lated instrument conditions. other requirements for issuance of a special instru-
ment rating enumerated above.
(2) A total of 18 final approaches under actual or
simulated instrument conditions, 12 of which 13.2.3 Failure To Meet Requirements
shall be precision and six of which shall be
nonprecision. 13.2.3.1 Action. The following action is directed
for cases of failure to meet requirements:
e. Instrument hours and approaches conducted as
part of a previous instrument evaluation flight a. Board Action — Unless reasons in the case are
may be applied to minimums if the checkride sound and valid, commanding officers shall direct
occurred within the period specified in 13.2.1.d. a pilot who fails to meet the foregoing require-
ments to appear before a field naval aviator
f. Major flight simulator devices listed by CNO evaluation board in accordance with the current
(N789F2) may be utilized to meet one-half of the MILPERSMAN, article 3410300 or MCO
minimum instrument rating requirements. P1000.6, as appropriate.
g. CNATRA is authorized to issue an initial standard b. Command Action — Pilots who are required to
instrument pilot rating following successful qualify for an instrument rating and have not done
completion of the naval air training command so shall not be detached from an activity unless a
instrument training syllabus. written extension is forwarded to their next duty
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station or compliance with paragraph a above has 13.3 INSTRUMENT RATING FORMS
been accomplished.
A pilot shall make application for an instrument
rating by submitting a NATOPS instrument rating
13.2.3.2 Restrictions on Instrument Ratings. request (OPNAV 3710/2, Figure 13-1) in accordance
Under no conditions shall instrument ratings be issued with the NATOPS Instrument Flight Manual. The
when the requirements of this chapter have not been completed OPNAV 3710/2 shall constitute issuance of
met. The endorsement of instrument ratings to limit an instrument rating.
their applicability or use in any way is not authorized
13.4 AIRCRAFT CONSIDERATIONS
without specific approval of COMNAVAIRFOR or
CMC. Instrument ratings shall be valid in all aircraft in
which the pilot is NATOPS qualified regardless of the
model in which the check was flown. A pilot may be
13.2.3.3 Revoking of Instrument Ratings.
considered to be instrument qualified in an aircraft
Any commanding officer authorized to issue an instru-
when he/she has completed the evaluation as outlined
ment rating is also authorized to revoke the instrument in each respective NATOPS manual and has met the
rating of any pilot attached or assigned to his/her requirements for an instrument rating as outlined in this
command for flying when, in the commanding officers chapter. In aircraft for which there is no NATOPS
opinion, the pilot has displayed a lack of instrument guidance, 10 first pilot hours in model may be
flying proficiency. substituted as a minimum requirement.
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Figure 13-1. Instrument Rating Request (OPNAV 3710/2)
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APPENDIX A
NATOPS Flight Personnel Training and

Qualification Jacket
A.1 INTRODUCTION “Record of Disclosure,” inside the front cover of the
NATOPS jacket, when disclosure of information from
A.1.1 Purpose. To provide a consolidated record the jacket is made outside DOD.
of the training status and readiness of flight personnel
and serve as a repository for certain aviation records A.1.5 Disposition. Upon detachment from a
accumulated by flight crewmembers during active squadron/command, or from active duty service the
aviation tours. jacket will be reviewed, certified by the commanding
officer or a designated representative, and given to the
individual. In the event of death, the jacket will be
A.1.2 Scope. Subject jacket is intended to provide treated as personal effects.
commanding officers with pertinent data to assist in
assignment, utilization, and training of individuals.
Properly maintained, it presents a cumulative history A.1.6 Review. The individual’s jacket will be peri-
and concise summary of qualifications. It is not a forum odically reviewed by the commanding officer or a
for evaluating the performance of an officer or enlisted designated representative to ensure accuracy and cur-
aircrew member. The jacket will not become part of the rency. The review shall be conducted:
individuals personnel records within BUPERS except
as noted in paragraph A.1.5. a. Upon reporting to a unit
b. Annually (within 30 days of date of birth)

A.1.3 Responsibility. Responsibilities pertaining
to custody of NATOPS flight personnel training qualifi- c. Upon major change in flight status.
cation jackets are as follows:
A.1.7 Design. The jacket is composed of a cover,
a. Commanding officers shall ensure that custody standard sectional and topical dividers, and pertinent
and maintenance of qualification jackets are in documents and records. It is divided into four sections.
accordance with provisions of this instruction. Each section is divided into topical parts with appropri-
ate titles.
b. Ensure that jackets are maintained for all assigned
flight personnel. A.1.8 Maintenance
c. Flight personnel, when flying with a unit other a. The jacket shall be maintained in accordance with
than the one that regularly maintains their jacket, the provisions of this appendix.
shall ensure that the unit with which they are
flying is provided temporary custody of the jacket. b. No records or documents will be inserted that do
not provide pertinent data concerning the aviation
A.1.4 Security. The jacket is “For Official Use status of the individual.
Only” in accordance with DOD 5400.7. No information
may be divulged from it, except to persons possessing c. Individuals will not insert or remove records
a need to know. Only the individual and personnel without approval of the commanding officer.
designated in writing by the commanding officer may
have access to qualification jackets. In accordance with A.1.9 Forms. OPNAV 3760/32 through OPNAV
SECNAVINST 5211.5, attach OPNAV 5211/9, 3760/32H may be obtained through normal supply
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channels in accordance with NAVSUP PUB P2003 and A.2.2.1 Revoked Qualifications. When a
NAVSUP PUB P409 or download from the commanding officer revokes a qualification for
http://neds.nebt.daps.mil website. substandard performance, a suitable entry shall be made
in Section II, Part A or Part B as appropriate.
A.2 ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE
A.2.3 Training. Part A shall contain a record of all
formal schools and courses attended. OPNAV
A.2.1 General. Part A shall contain the NATOPS 3760/32E (Figure A-5) shall be utilized. Per
flight personnel training/qualification jacket review and OPNAVINST 1542.7, ACT will be logged in this
certification record. OPNAV 3760/32A (Figure A-1) shall section. Regular squadron and ground training lectures
be utilized. will not be included. Part A, Section 3 shall also include
a copy of the training command student summary and
Part B shall contain a copy of only the most recent all FRS summaries for training completed after 1 Janu-
PCS orders showing the current authority for flying ary 1988. Summaries for training completed prior to
status. Letters from enlisted aircrew indicating their this date are desired but not mandatory.
volunteer flight status shall be filed in this section.
Letters of suspension and/or revocation of flying status Part B shall contain a permanent record of NASTP
shall be filed in this part for permanent retention. (formerly NAWSTP and NAPTP), SERE, NITE Lab
and annual egress training. OPNAV 3760/32F
Part C shall contain the signed original of the current (Figure A-6) shall be utilized. Training course descrip-
standard NAVMED 6410/1 or 6410/2 (aeromedical tion and signature are required as documentation. Type
grounding or clearance notices). Forms maintained in- of sensor (e.g., AN/AVS-6, CATEYES, FLIR, etc.) is
clude those covering annual flight physicals and most also required for NITE Lab training documentation.
current up chits from any grounded period (the exception Annual egress training conducted locally for other than
being a grounding notice that “expires automatically,” in ejection seat equipped aircraft shall be recorded on
which case a clearance notice is not required). They will OPNAV 3760/32F. No further documentation is neces-
be retained until the succeeding years annual flight sary or desired.
physical clearance notice is received. Medical waivers
Part C shall contain a record of all examinations (on
shall be retained as long as they are in effect.
a 4.0 scale) pertinent to the individual’s aviation
qualifications. OPNAV 3760/ 32G (Figure A-7) shall be
Part D shall contain a record of flight equipment
utilized. The most current open and closed book exam
issued. OPNAV 3760/32B (Figure A-2) shall be
or answer sheet, if appropriate shall be included
utilized.
following OPNAV 3760/32G.
A.2.2 Qualifications and Achievements Part D shall contain all NATOPS evaluation records
(OPNAV 3710/7) (Figure A-8). (Effective from the date
Part A shall contain a permanent record of all of this instruction, Marine Corps commands shall
functional designations prescribed in Chapters 12 and include a NATOPS evaluation form with each OPNAV
13 and specific NATOPS manuals. Examples of 3710/7. Samples may be found in MCO P3500.14 and
qualifications to be recorded on OPNAV 3760/32C individual NATOPS manuals.)
(Figure A-3) are aircraft commander, helicopter, second
Part E shall contain all instrument rating requests
pilot, maintenance functional check pilot, and NATOPS
(OPNAV 3710/2 (revised January 1974)). If an exten-
evaluator/instructor. To maintain a historical record,
sion has been granted, this section shall contain the
copies of designation letters containing designation
approved waiver for the extension.
dates and approving authority signature shall be main-
tained following OPNAV 3760/32C. A.2.4 Flight Records. The Aviators Flight Log
Book is the official document of pilot history. Copies of
Part B shall contain a permanent record of all other MIFARs for the current fiscal year should be main-
designations not included in Part A above. Tactical- tained in Part A.
oriented and mission-oriented designation shall be
recorded on OPNAV 3760/32D (Figure A-4). Designa- Part B shall contain a permanent record of all aircraft
tion letters may also be retained in this part. mishaps/flight violations involving an aircrew causal
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Figure A-1. Review and Certification Record
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Figure A-2. Flight Equipment Issue Record (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure A-2. Flight Equipment Issue Record (Sheet 2)
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Figure A-3. Flight Personnel Designation Record
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Figure A-4. Mission Qualification Record
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Figure A-5. School/Course Attendance Record
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Figure A-6. Operational Physiology and Survival Training
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Figure A-7. Examination Record
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Figure A-8. NATOPS Evaluation Report (Sheet 1 of 2)
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Figure A-8. NATOPS Evaluation Report (Sheet 2)
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factor, and FNAEB results. In addition to those entries (3) Flight Personnel Designation Record, OP-
authorized by paragraph 10.5.2.8, the FNAEB entry NAV 3760/32C, S/N 0107-LF-736-2140
shall consist of the date of the FNAEB and comments
by the commanding officer. The commanding officer (4) Mission Qualification Record, OPNAV
may not delegate this responsibility. OPNAV 3760/32H 3760/32D, S/N 0107-LF-009-7500
(Figure A-9) shall be utilized.
(5) School/Course Attendance Record, OPNAV
A.2.5 Procurement
3760/32E, S/N 0107-LF-009-7600
a. The basic jacket with dividers, OPNAV 3760/32
(Rev. 4-81), may be ordered using S/N (6) Operational Physiology and Survival Train-
0107-LF-736-2112. Existing jackets, OPNAV ing Record, OPNAV 3760/32F, S/N 0107-LF-
3760/32 (Rev. 11-73), may be adapted to this 009-7700
instruction by inserting forms listed in subparagraph.
(7) Examination Record, OPNAV 3760/32G, S/N
b. Forms may be procured using the following 0107-LF-009-7800
information:
(1) Review and Certification Record, OPNAV (8) Mishap/Flight Violation Record, OPNAV
3760/32A, S/N 0107-LF-736-2120 3760/32H, S/N 0107-LF-736-2190
(2) Record of Flight Equipment Issue, OPNAV (9) Flight Jacket Divider Tabs, OPNAV 3760/32I,
3760/32B, S/N 0107-LF-736-2130 S/N 0107-LF-000-7500.
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Figure A-9. Mishap/Flight Violation Record
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APPENDIX B
Aircraft Visual Identification System

B.1 GENERAL B.1.1.4 Exceptions. The letters I and O are too
easily confused with numerals and shall not be used.
This appendix delineates the visual identification
system for naval aircraft and provides for assignment of B.1.1.5 Listing. Assigned visual identification let-
aircraft markings and side numbers that identify aircraft ters/numbers are posted on the NATOPS website,
of one unit from those of another. The system provides https://natops.navair.navy.mil.
a means of rapid identification of Navy and Marine
aircraft that is simple, flexible, and readily adaptable to
expansion in the event of mobilization. Requests for B.1.1.6 Other Aircraft. Aircraft assigned to units
changes or recommendations for assignment of identi- other than those provided for above shall be identified
fication letters to new or activated reserve units issued by spelling out the name of the station or unit (i.e.,
aircraft for custody shall be made to CNO (N78H) via NORFOLK, FORRESTAL, EL TORO, NIMITZ,
the chain of command. To expedite the request, submit YUMA, etc.).
via email to aviationhistory@navy.mil.
B.1.2 Aircraft Side Numbers. Aircraft side
B.1.1 Unit Identification. CNO will assign unit numbers are assigned by force, wing, group, or
identification letters for aircraft of air wings/groups and squadron commanders, as appropriate. To achieve
squadrons in accordance with the following guidelines. correlation between the electronic (IFF/SIF) and visual
identification of each aircraft, combat and combat
B.1.1.1 Present Assignments. Identification support aircraft shall be numbered using octal numbers
letters presently assigned will be retained permanently (i.e., only the numerals 0 through 7).
regardless of transfers of units between fleets.
B.1.2.1 Air Wings (CV) and Associated
B.1.1.2 Future Assignments. Future assign- Squadrons. Appropriate commander shall use the
ments will consist of either a single letter (CNATRA) following for selection of squadron aircraft identifica-
or a combination of any two letters or numbers tion side numbers and colors:
indicated below:
Squadron Side
Command First Second Number Color
Character Character
1st VF Squadron 100 to 114 Insignia Red
NAVAIRLANT A through M A through Z
2nd VF Squadron or 200 to 214 Orange-Yellow
NAVAIRPAC N through Z A through Z
3rd VF Squadron
CNATRA A through G None
1st VFA Squadron 300 to 315 Light Blue
Note 2nd VFA Squadron 400 to 415 International

Orange
Upon decommissioning, the identification
letter will revert to CNO for future use. VAQ 500 to 517 Maroon
VAW 600 to 603 Insignia Blue
B.1.1.3 Additional Identification Characters. HS/HC 610 to 617 Magenta
Expansion of this system will be accomplished by VS Squadron 700 to 707 Dark Green
assigning the numerals 2 through 9 as the first character
in place of a letter. VS Tanker 710 to 717
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B.1.2.2 Naval Air Training Command B.1.2.4 Other Units. Activities and units other
Squadrons and Units. Squadrons and units of than those included above shall number their aircraft by
CNATRA shall number their aircraft as directed by the utilizing the last three digits of the bureau number.
Chief of Naval Air Training.
B.1.2.3 Fleet Replacement Squadrons. Fleet B.1.3 Marking of Aircraft. The provisions of the
replacement squadrons with aircraft employing the current version of Military Specification for Insignia
automatic precision approach and landing system and Markings for Naval Aircraft (MIL-STD-2161A
(PALS) shall number their aircraft with three-digit octal (AS)) apply in the implementation of the visual
numerals. identification system.
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APPENDIX C
Selected Aviation Instructions

C.1 SELECTED AVIATION INSTRUCTIONS (LISTED IN NUMERICAL SEQUENCE)
Note
DSECNAV and OPNAV directives can be viewed at the following website: http://neds.nebt.daps.mil
D Source designation as DODD denotes a DOD directive.
NUMBER SOURCE TITLE

1000.16J OPNAV Manual of Navy Total Force Manpower Policies and
Procedures
P1000.6G MCO ACTS Manual
1326.2G MCO Administration of Temporary Flight Orders
1326.4D BUPERS Administration of Enlisted Flight Orders/Career
Enlisted Flyer Incentive Pay (CEFIP)/Hazardous Duty
Incentive Pay for Aerial Flight
1542.4C OPNAV Aeromedical Dual Designation Program
1542.7C OPNAV Crew Resource Management Program
3130.6C OPNAV Naval Search & Rescue (SAR) Standardization
Program
3140.14D NAVMETOCCOM Procedures Governing Flight Weather Briefings and
Preparing DD Form 175-1 and U.S. Navy Flight
Forecast Folder
P3500.14G MCO Aviation Training and Readiness Manual Vol. 1
3500.39A OPNAV Operational Risk Management (ORM)
3500.68 COMNAVAIRLANT Combat Systems Training Team (Joint Instruction with
COMNAVAIRPACINST 3500.69)
3500.69 COMNAVAIRPAC Combat Systems Training Team (Joint Instruction with
COMNAVAIRLANTINST 3500.68)
3510.15 OPNAV Air Naval Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (Air
NTTP) Manuals and Naval Aviation Technical Informa-
tion Product (NATIP) Program
3710.1E NAVAIR Contractor’s Flight and Ground Operations
3710.4A MCO Waivers to DIFDEN
3710.37 OPNAV Anthropometric Accomodation in Naval Aircraft
3722.16C OPNAV United States Standard for Terminal Instrument
Procedures (TERPS)
3722.30C OPNAV Security Control of Air Traffic and Air Navigation Aids
(SCATANA)
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3722.33C OPNAV Federal Aviation Administration Handbook of Special
Military Operations 7610.4
3750.6R OPNAV Naval Aviation Safety Program
3770.4A OPNAV Use of Airspace by U.S. Military Aircraft and Firing
Over the High Seas
4630.25C OPNAV Air Transportation Eligibility
4631.2D OPNAV Management of Department of the Navy (DON) Airlift
Assets
4790.2H OPNAV The Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP)
5100.15 SPAWAR Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH)
Program for Space and Naval Warfare Systems
Command (SPAWAR)
5100.27A/5104.1B OPNAV/MCO Navy Laser Hazards Control Program
5211.5D SECNAV Department of the Navy Privacy Act (PA) Program
5212.5D SECNAV Navy and Marine Corps Records Disposition Manual
5214.2B SECNAV Department of the Navy (DON) Information Require-
ments (Reports) Management Program
5370.7B SECNAV Military Whistleblower Protection
5370.8 SECNAV Military Reprisal Investigation
5400.7 of 29 Sept 1997 DOD DOD Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program
5420.109 OPNAV Field Naval Aviator Evaluation Board (FNAEB)
Procedures
5442.2G OPNAV Aircraft Inventory Reporting Systems (AIRS)
5510.30A SECNAV Department of Navy Personnel Security Program
5510.34 (NOTAL) SECNAV Manual for the Disclosure of Department of the Navy
Military Information to Foreign Governments and
International Organizations
5510.36 SECNAV Department of Navy (DON) Information Security
Program (ISP) Regulation
5720.44A SECNAV Department of the Navy Public Affairs Policy and
Regulations
5750.12H OPNAV Command Histories
5800.7C JAG Manual of the Judge Advocate General
5820.7B SECNAV Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement Officials
6055.1 of 19 Aug 1998 DOD DOD Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Program
P6100.12 MCO Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test and Body Composi-
tion Program
6110.1G OPNAV Physical Readiness Program
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6320.24A SECNAV Mental Health Evaluation of Members of the Armed
Forces
6410.5A BUMED Medical Monitoring of Flight personnel in Locations
Where Officers with Aviation Medicine Training Are
Not Available
6490.1 of 01 Oct 1997 DODD Mental Health Evaluations of Members of the Armed
Forces
7050.6 of 23 Jun 2000 DODD Military Whistleblower Protection
7220.29A BUPERS Aviation Career Incentive Pay
13034.1B NAVAIR Flight Clearance Policy for Manned Air Vehicles
00-80T-114 NAVAIR NATOPS Air Traffic Control Manual
3-04.1 (Rev M) NWP Helicopter Operating Procedures For Air-Capable Ships
3-50.1 (Rev A) NWP Search and Rescue (SAR) Manual
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APPENDIX D
Total Mission Requirement (TMR) Codes

(For use in preparing Naval Aircraft Flight Records, Chapter 10)
D.1 NAVAL AIRCRAFT/SIMULATOR FLIGHT (1) Training Flights conducted for the purpose of
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM training (both individual and as a crew) to
maintain or improve the readiness of the
D.1.1 Primary Source. The TMR codes set forth activity to perform its assigned mission.
in this appendix supersede the flight purpose codes
(FPCs) of previous editions. TMR codes cover a full (2) Support Services. Flights conducted in sup-
range of flight operations from training (including port of an assigned mission including tests,
simulators) to combat. The TMR code is developed logistics, search and rescue, troop transports,
from a three-character code matrix with the first etc., either independently or as part of a
character representing the flight purpose, the second squadron function.
character representing the general purpose, and the third
(3) Operations. Navy flights conducted in sup-
character representing the specific purpose. The defini-
port of operational tasking not specifically
tion of assigned TMR codes is outlined below. This
designated as contingency operations.
instruction is the primary source of TMR codes and all
personnel using these codes shall be made aware of the (4) FMF Operations. Marine flights conducted as
existence of this source. The naval aircraft flight record, part of an exercise while deployed with a
OPNAV 3710/4, provides space to document as many battle group or task force.
as three missions and their associated times for one
flight. (5) Contingency Flights. Flights conducted in
support of contingency operations as delin-
D.1.2 Deviation. No variations from the classifica- eated by the type commander.
tions specified herein are to be made without CNO
(N78) approval. (6) Combat Flights. Combat flights shall be used
only for aircraft and by units specifically
D.2 APPLICABILITY OF THE TOTAL designated by competent authority as being in
MISSION REQUIREMENT CODES combat status. This rule shall be strictly
followed even though a combatant incident
did occur or was likely to occur on the flight
TMR codes apply to all flight personnel, aircraft,
and approved simulators. They should reflect the (i.e., fired upon by unfriendly forces, search
primary purpose for the flight regardless of varying for or detection of unfriendly submarine,
purposes particular individuals have for being aboard. flight over or near areas where it is prudent to
anticipate hostile action against the aircraft,
etc.).
D.3 CLASSIFICATION OF TOTAL MISSION
REQUIREMENT CODES (7) Exercise Flights. Flights conducted as part of
an authorized fleet exercise as designated by
D.3.1 Purpose of Flight. The purpose of flight by the battle group or type commander.
naval aviators/naval aircraft or approved simulators
shall be described by a three-character code in the b. The second position of the TMR is the GPC and
following sequence: denotes the general purpose of the flight. GPCs N
and O will be used to document aborts and/or
a. The first position of the TMR is the FPC and cancellations and may be used with FPCs 1
denotes the type of operation. through 7.
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(1) FPC 1 only GPCs of A through I, P, or R can d. Use code D, E, F, or G for flights by Navy and
be used. Marine Corps aircrew attached to units of CNA-
TRA (excluding reserves) and Fleet Replacement
(2) FPC 2 must be used with GPCs of J through Squadrons as required or provided by training
R. command training syllabus.
(3) FPCs 3 through 7 must be used with GPCs S (1) Use code D if flight is for syllabus training of
through Z. a student naval aviator undergoing formal
training to become a designated naval aviator.
c. The third position of the TMR is the specific
(2) Use code E if flight is for syllabus training of
purpose code (SPC) and denotes the specific
a designated naval aviator undergoing formal
purpose of the flight.
refresher training.
D.4 GENERAL/SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF (3) Use code F if flight is for syllabus training of
FLIGHT CODE COMBINATIONS A a designated naval aviator when the purpose
THROUGH I (TRAINING FLIGHTS) of the flight does not support a formal training
syllabus (i.e., standardization evaluations,
D.4.1 General Purpose Codes. GPCs for train- instrument checks, or attaining minimum
ing flights (A through I) are used as follows: annual flying requirements).
(4) Use code G if flight is for special training

a. Use code A if the flight is for training, exercises,
(including crew training) for completion of a
or simulated operations conducted by a fleet/Fleet
nonpilot training syllabus (i.e., NFO, AI,
Marine Force (FMF)/air reserve squadron or unit
midshipmen, student flight surgeon training).
(nontraining command) to which the pilot is
attached when such flight maintains or advances e. Use code H or I for training of nonnaval
the ability of the squadron or unit to perform the personnel.
mission for which organized. May be used for
flights by training command personnel that do not (1) Use code H if flight is for the purpose of
properly fall under codes C through I. training, familiarization, or proficiency of
personnel of other services of the United
b. Use code B if flight is for syllabus training of a States (i.e., Air Force, Army, Coast Guard).
designated naval aviator undergoing formal
instructor training (IUT). (2) Use code I if flight is for the purpose of
training, familiarization, or proficiency of
c. Use code C within air commands for pilots personnel of foreign countries.
assigned thereto when locally imposed require-
ments for a particular kind of flying are necessary D.4.2 Specific Purpose Codes. SPCs to be used
to prepare for satisfactory performance within the with GPCs A through I are listed below. Codes A
command. through I must always be followed by one of the number
codes listed below, selecting the code denoting the
Note primary type of training (if syllabus flight, the most
advanced requirement being met; if nonsyllabus flight,
When a pilot flies with a squadron or other that on which most effort was spent). In any case, the
unit whose primary mission is carried out by character following codes A through I shall always refer
the flight of aircraft, he/she may consider to the following list:
himself/herself an integral part of that unit.
If he/she makes a flight that maintains or 1 — Fundamentals — Familiarization, aerobat-
advances the ability or readiness of the unit ics, formation, cross-country, navigation, etc.
to perform its assigned mission, the purpose
of the flight is unit training (code A), and the 2 — Instrument — General instrument or all-
effect on individual proficiency is irrelevant. weather, when principal objective of flight.
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3 — Field carrier landing practice. K6 — Bogey in support of ship operations.
4 — Carrier qualification. K7 — Flying qualities or performance evaluation

of aircraft.
5 — Transition Jet, VP, VR, helicopter, etc.
K8 Accelerated service test or propulsion system
6 — Air combat intercept, fighter escort, air-to-air evaluation.
gunnery, etc.
K9 — Navigation, weapons, or electronic warfare
7 — Attack — Surface targets; bomb, rocket, tor- evaluation.
pedo, etc.; non-USW.
K0 — Carrier suitability or dynamic interface
evaluation.
8 — Antisubmarine — Patrol, search, escort, at-
tack, minelaying, etc.
D.5.2 GPCs L, M, N, and O for Service Flights
9 — Special equipment — AEW, ECM, AMCM,
a. Code L (Experimental/Evaluation) Experimental,
photo, etc.
developmental, or evaluation flights of aircraft, its
equipment, or an individual (i.e., NATOPS
10 — Unsatisfactory syllabus.
check).
D.5 GENERAL/SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF L1 — Operational test and evaluation (OT&E).
FLIGHT CODE COMBINATIONS J
THROUGH R (SERVICE FLIGHTS) L2 — Operational readiness inspection (ORI).
D.5.1 SPCs To Be Used With GPCs J and K for L3 — Instrument check.

Service Flights
L4 — NATOPS check.
J1 — Those ferry flights funded from the fleet L5 — Instructor standardization, test pilot train-
ferry fund managed by the respective TYCOM. ing, or qualification evaluation.
Reporting custodians shall ascertain from the con-
trolling custodian under what circumstances the L6 — Special weapons evaluation.
flight categories apply.
L7 — Ordnance separation, conventional, or nu-
J2 — Those ferry flights funded from other clear weapon evaluation.
sources (i.e., unit operating budgets, allotments,
etc.). L8 — Drone support or target towing.
K1 — Those functional checkflights funded from L9 — Aircraft or survival system evaluation.

the fleet ferry fund managed by the respective TY-
L0 — Project support or other.
COM. Reporting custodians shall ascertain from
the controlling custodian under what circum- b. Code M (Logistics Support) Use code M if flight
stances the flight categories apply. is for the purpose of logistics support as follows:
K2 — Those functional checkflights funded from M1 — MAG/CVW commitment: A logistics
other sources (i.e., unit operating budgets, allot- flight in support of the MAG/CVW.
ments, etc.).
M2 — MAW/functional/typewing commitment:
K3 — Functional checkflight observer. A logistics flight scheduled for support of the
wing.
K4 — Bogey in support of other aircraft.
M3 — NAS/MCAS commitment: A logistics
K5 — Bogey in support of ground units. flight in support of the air station.
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M4 — FMF/CINC commitment: Flights flown in O8 — Aircraft accident.

support of FMF/CINC units.
O9 — Mission canceled by projects.
M5 — CMC/CNO commitment: Flights flown in
support of CMC/CNO schools or units. D.5.3 SPCs Used With GPC P. SPCs to be used
with GPC P for all search and/or rescue (includes any
M6 — TYCOM/division commitment: Flights flight, scheduled or unscheduled, in support of a search
flown in support of the type commander or of a and/or rescue effort) or medical evacuation (includes
Marine division. any flight, scheduled or unscheduled, providing evacu-
ation or other transport of hospitalized and/or medically
c. Code N (Maintenance) Use code N to document stabilized personnel) flights are listed as follows:
aborts or cancellations for maintenance reasons.
P1 — Search and/or rescue flight conducted over
N1 — Engine or fuel system. water in support of military personnel.
N2 — Hydraulics, flight controls, or airframe. P2 — Search and/or rescue flight conducted over
land in support of military personnel.
N3 — Avionics, communication.
P3 — Search and/or rescue flight conducted over
N4 — Avionics, NAVAID. water in support of non-DOD personnel.
N5 — Avionics, radar/systems. P4 — Search and/or rescue flight conducted over

land in support of non-DOD personnel.
N6 — Avionics, electronics/instruments.
P5 — Medical evacuation flown in support of mil-
N7 — Ordnance system. itary personnel.
N8 — Wingman’s aircraft down. P6 — Medical evacuation flown in support of

non-DOD personnel.
N9 — Support equipment.
P7 — Search and/or rescue flight into, out of, or
N0 — Safety of flight (initiated by higher author- over an area where enemy fire is received or can
ity, usually by message). reasonably be expected.
d. Code O (Operations) Use code O to document P8 — Search and/or rescue flight into, out of, or
aborts or cancellations initiated by operations. over an area over water where enemy fire is
received or can reasonably be expected.
O1 — Weather.
P9 — Search and/or rescue flight into, out of, or
O2 — Mission canceled by higher authority. over an area over land where enemy fire is
received or can reasonably be expected.
O3 — Mission canceled by supported or requesting
unit. P0 — Search and/or rescue training.
O4 — Targets or range not available. D.5.4 SPCs Used With GPC Q. SPCs to be used
with GPC Q for miscellaneous nontraining service
O5 — Required airfield services or navigational flights are listed as follows:
facilities not available (tacan, carrier, mirror, etc.).
Q1 — Aerological (including combat weather re-
O6 — Controlled airspace not available. connaissance).
O7 — Required crewman incapacitated/ Q2 — Noncombat patrol or search (other than sur-

unavailable. vivor search, rescue, weather).
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Q3 — Noncombat photography or radar mapping. R3 — Special flight, not regularly scheduled, to

provide administrative transport for the pilot or
Q4 — Air shows and demonstrations not classi- other persons aboard, and that would not be made
fied as tactical exercises. were it not for the administrative purpose alone.
c. Troop support flights include transportation of

Q5 — Noncombat, nontraining flights not else-
troops and other personnel (including battle
where classified.
casualties) to or from points of contact with
enemy as well as rescue of personnel or transport
Q6 — Noncombat, nontraining air refueling of liaison personnel to or from engaged units.
flights. Transport of cargo under equivalent circum-
stances also falls in this specific purpose category.
Q7 — AEW flights (carrier-based or land-based)
in support of either fleet tactical exercises or fleet R4 — Troop lift into, out of, or over an area where
operations. enemy fire is received or can reasonably be
expected.
Q8 — Pathfinder flights.
R5 — Liaison flight into, out of, or over an area
Q9 — Drug interdiction flights. where enemy fire is received or can reasonably be
expected.
D.5.5 SPCs Used With GPC R. SPCs to be used R6 — Logistics flight into, out of, or over an area
with GPC R for transport/troop support are as follows: where enemy fire is received or can reasonably be
expected.
a. Logistics transport flights include transportation
of military or civilian personnel (other than at D.6 GENERAL/SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF
points of contact with enemy or in training FLIGHT CODE COMBINATIONS S
exercises) as incident to change in location of duty THROUGH Z (COMBAT FLIGHTS)
or civil employment or to the transfer of entire
units as well as transport of cargo or mail a. GPCs S through Z will be used with FPCs 3
(including guard mail with or without couriers) through 7 (noted in paragraph D.3). When in combat
for other than troop support purposes. If the flight status, FPC 6 will be used with GPCs S through Z
is required for any of the foregoing uses, it is a and will be the only TMR code entered for the flight.
logistics transport flight even if it also served an
administrative transport purpose. b. SPCs to be used with GPC S for attacks on
ground or surface targets designated by air support
R1 — Regularly scheduled flight for the purpose control:
of transporting cargo, personnel (except hospital-
ized patients), or mail, as set forth above, whether S1 — Targets assigned before takeoff.
anything was transported or not.
S2 — Targets assigned after takeoff.
R2 — Special flight, not regularly scheduled, to S3 — Provision of illumination for attack of targets.
transport cargo, personnel (except hospitalized
patients), or mail, as set forth above. S9 — Escort or cover for above (VF or VFA not
assigned to attack).
b. Administrative transport flights include trans-
portation of military or civilian personnel for c. SPCs to be used with GPC T for attacks on
inspection, conference, instruction, or other offi- ground or surface targets (excluding submarine and
cial business involving no PCS, and for other aircraft) not designated by air support control:
authorized purposes of a similar nature, whether
or not under travel or temporary duty orders. T1 — Targets assigned before takeoff.
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T2 — Targets of opportunity: armed reconnais- V3 — Gunfire spotting, air support controller, and
sance. other visual reconnaissance of enemy areas. Ex-
clude weather (Q1) and survivor search (P).
T3 — Provision of illumination for attack of targets.
V4 — AMCM mine search/mine hunting.
T4 — Flak suppression.
V9 — Escort or cover for reconnaissance aircraft.
T5 — Surface-to-air missile suppression.
f. SPCs to be used with GPC W for air defense of
own air base (carrier force or land base) from which
T6 — Minelaying (all types).
aircraft departs:
T7 — Aerial refueling tanker supporting combat
W1 — AEW or airborne CIC and its escort or cover.
operations.
W2 — Combat air patrol, local or advanced.
T8 — ECM support for attack operations against
ground or surface targets. W7 — Intercept (scramble).
T9 — Escort to cover for above (VF or VFA not g. SPCs to be used with GPC X for air defense of
assigned to attack). other forces or bases:
d. SPCs to be used with GPC U for antiair warfare X1 — AEW or airborne CIC and its escort or cover.
offensive missions (primary objective aircraft; any
other target secondary): X2 — Special combat air patrol to protect radar
picket or aircraft.
U1 — Fighter sweeps, intruder missions, night
airfield heckling. X7 — Intercept (scramble).
U2 — Combat air patrol over enemy airfields or h. SPCs to be used with GPC Y for offensive
other targets. ASW missions:
U3 — Offensive diversion and deception mis- Y1 — Routine sector or area search.

sions (other than attack sweep or intruder).
Y2 — Barrier patrol.
U4 — ECM support for attack operations against
aircraft targets. Y3 — Offensive search.
Y4 — Holddown of located submarine.

U5 — AMCM mine neutralization/mine sweep.
Y5 — Attack on located submarine.
U8 — Escort or cover of Air Force bombers.
Y6 — Locate and attack submarine.
U9 — Escort or cover of transport aircraft.
Y9 — Attack submarine facilities (including op-
e. SPCs to be used with GPC V for reconnais- erational bases, shipyard, or other logistical facili-
sance missions (except armed reconnaissance and ties, etc.).
USW search):
i. SPCs to be used with GPC Z for defensive
V1 — Photographic reconnaissance. ASW missions:
V2 — Radar and ECM reconnaissance, radar Z1 — Protection of own force underway (by air-
mapping, etc. craft based on ships of same force).
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Z2 — Escort of vessels not in own force (by ship- TMR CODE DESCRIPTION
based or land-based aircraft).
1B8 TRNG IUT ASW
Z4 — Defensive patrol of harbor or other limited 1B9 TRNG IUT SP EQUIP
area.
1B0 TRNG IUT UNSAT FLT
Note 1C1 TRNG NAV F/F/N
Generally, the distinction between offensive 1C2 TRNG NAV INST
ASW (Y codes) and defensive ASW (Z
1C3 TRNG NAV FCLP/CAL
codes) is the primary mission of the force
involved. If it is not primarily an ASW force, 1C4 TRNG NAV CQ
the ASW conducted to protect itself from 1C5 TRNG NAV TRANS
attack by submarine is defensive ASW. But
if it is primarily an ASW force (primary 1C6 TRNG NAV AIR CMBT
mission is ASW), all the ASW it conducts is 1C7 TRNG NAV ATCK
offensive, including ASW conducted to
1C8 TRNG NAV ASW
protect itself.
1C9 TRNG NAV SP EQUIP
D.7 CURRENTLY ASSIGNED TOTAL 1C0 TRNG NAV UNSAT FLT
MISSION REQUIREMENT CODES
1D1 TRNG STU/AV F/F/N
The currently assigned TMR codes are listed below 1D2 TRNG STU/AV INST
with the description that will be displayed on the 1D3 TRNG STU/AV FCLP/CAL
NAVFLIRS monthly reports.
1D4 TRNG STU/AV CQ
TMR CODE DESCRIPTION 1D5 TRNG STU/AV TRANS
1A1 TRNG SYL/EXC F/FN 1D6 TRNG STU/AV AIR CMBT
1A2 TRNG SYL/EXC INST 1D7 TRNG STU/AV ATCK
1A3 TRNG SYL/EXC FCLP/CAL 1D8 TRNG STU/AV ASW
1A4 TRNG SYL/EXC CQ 1D9 TRNG STU/AV SP EQUIP
1A5 TRNG SYL/EXC TRANS 1D0 TRNG STU/AV UNSAT FLT
1A6 TRNG SYL/EXC AIR CMBT 1E1 TRNG NAV REF SYL F/F/N
1A7 TRNG SYL/EXC ATCK 1E2 TRNG NAV REF SYL INST
1A8 TRNG SYL/EXC ASW 1E3 TRNG NAV REF SYL FCLP/CAL
1A9 TRNG SYL/EXC SP EQUIP 1E4 TRNG NAV REF SYL CQ
1A0 TRNG SYL/EXC UNSAT FLT 1E5 TRNG NAV REF SYL TRANS
1B1 TRNG IUT F/F/N 1E6 TRNG NAV REF SYL AIR CMBT
1B2 TRNG IUT INST 1E7 TRNG NAV REF SYL ATCK
1B3 TRNG IUT FCLP/CAL 1E8 TRNG NAV REF SYL ASW
1B4 TRNG IUT CQ 1E9 TRNG NAV REF SYL SP EQUIP
1B5 TRNG IUT TRANS 1E0 TRNG NAV REF SYL UNSAT FLT
1B6 TRNG IUT AIR CMBT 1F1 TRNG NAV N-SYL F/F/N
1B7 TRNG IUT ATCK 1F2 TRNG NAV N-SYL INST
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TMR CODE DESCRIPTION TMR CODE DESCRIPTION

1F3 TRNG NAV N-SYL FCLP/CAL 1I8 TRNG FRGN ASW
1F4 TRNG NAV N-SYL CQ 1I9 TRNG FRGN SP EQUIP
1F5 TRNG NAV N-SYL TRANS 1I0 TRNG FRGN UNSAT FLT
1F6 TRNG NAV N-SYL AIR CMBT 1N1 TRNG C/A MAINT ENG/FUEL
1F7 TRNG NAV N-SYL ATCK 1N2 TRNG C/A MAINT HYD/FRAME
1F8 TRNG NAV N-SYL ASW 1N3 TRNG C/A MAINT RADIOS
1F9 TRNG NAV N-SYL SP EQUIP 1N4 TRNG C/A MAINT NAVAID
1F0 TRNG NAV N-SYL UNSAT FLT 1N5 TRNG C/A MAINT RAD/SYS
1G1 TRNG NFO N-SYL F/F/N 1N6 TRNG C/A MAINT ELEC/INST
1G2 TRNG NFO N-SYL INST 1N7 TRNG C/A MAINT ORDNANCE
1G3 TRNG NFO N-SYL FCLP/CAL 1N8 TRNG C/A MAINT WGMAN DOWN
1G4 TRNG NFO N-SYL CQ 1N9 TRNG C/A MAINT SUPT EQUIP
1G5 TRNG NFO N-SYL TRANS 1N0 TRNG C/A MAINT SAFETY
1G6 TRNG NFO N-SYL AIR CMBT 1O1 TRNG C/A OPS WEATHER
1G7 TRNG NFO N-SYL ATCK 1O2 TRNG C/A OPS HIGHER AUTH
1G8 TRNG NFO N-SYL ASW 1O3 TRNG C/A OPS SUPT UNIT
1G9 TRNG NFO N-SYL SP EQUIP 1O4 TRNG C/A OPS NO TGT
1G0 TRNG NFO N-SYL UNSAT FLT 1O5 TRNG C/A OPS FAC DOWN
1H1 TRNG OT US MIL F/F/N 1O6 TRNG C/A OPS AIR SPACE
1H2 TRNG OT US MIL INST 1O7 TRNG C/A OPS NO CREW
1H3 TRNG OT US MIL FCLP/CAL 1O8 TRNG C/A OPS ACCIDENT
1H4 TRNG OT US MIL CQ 1P1 TRNG SAR/WATER MIL SUPT
1H5 TRNG OT US MIL TRANS 1P2 TRNG SAR/LAND MIL SUPT
1H6 TRNG OT US MIL AIR CMBT 1P3 TRNG SAR/WATER N-DOD
1H7 TRNG OT US MIL ATCK
1P4 TRNG SAR/LAND N-DOD
1H8 TRNG OT US MIL ASW
1P5 TRNG SAR/MEDEVAC MIL SUPT
1H9 TRNG OT US MIL SP EQUIP
1P6 TRNG SAR/MEDEVAC N-DOD
1H0 TRNG OT US MIL UNSAT FLT
1P7 TRNG SAR/MEDEVAC LAND
1I1 TRNG FRGN F/F/N CMBT
1I2 TRNG FRGN INST 1P8 TRNG SAR/WATER CMBT
1I3 TRNG FRGN FCLP/CAL 1P9 TRNG SAR/LAND CMBT
1I4 TRNG FRGN CQ 1P0 TRNG SAR
1I5 TRNG FRGN TRANS 1R4 TRNG TRANS TRP IN/OUT CMBT
1I6 TRNG FRGN AIR CMBT 1R5 TRNG TRANS LSN IN/OUT CMBT
1I7 TRNG FRGN ATCK 1R6 TRNG TRANS LOG IN/OUT CMBT
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2J1 SUPT FERRY FLEET FUND 2N8 SUPT C/A MAINT WGMAN DOWN
2J2 SUPT FERRY SQDN FUND 2N9 SUPT C/A MAINT SUPT EQUIP
2K1 SUPT TEST FLEET FUND 2N0 SUPT C/A MAINT SAFETY
2K2 SUPT TEST SQDN FUND 2O1 SUPT C/A OPS WEATHER
2K3 SUPT TEST OBS/CHASE TGT 2O2 SUPT C/A OPS HIGHER AUTH
2K4 SUPT BOGEY FOR OT ACFT 2O3 SUPT C/A OPS SUPT UNIT
2K5 SUPT BOGEY FOR GND UNIT 2O4 SUPT C/A OPS NO TGT
2K6 SUPT BOGEY FOR SHIP OPS 2O5 SUPT C/A OPS FAC DOWN
2K7 SUPT FLY QUAL/PERF EVAL 2O6 SUPT C/A OPS AIR SPACE
2K8 SUPT ACCEL SERV/PROP EVAL 2O7 SUPT C/A OPS NO CREW
2K9 SUPT NAV/WEAP/EW EVAL 2O8 SUPT C/A OPS ACCIDENT
2K0 SUPT CARR SUIT/DYN EVAL 2O9 SUPT C/A OPS PROJECTS
2L1 SUPT EXPM/EVAL OT&E 2P1 SUPT SAR/WATER MIL SUPT
2L2 SUPT EXPM/EVAL ORI 2P2 SUPT SAR/LAND MIL SUPT
2L3 SUPT EXPM/EVAL INST CHECK 2P3 SUPT SAR/WATER N-DOD
2L4 SUPT EXPM/EVAL NATOPS 2P4 SUPT SAR/LAND N-DOD
2L5 SUPT EXPM/EVAL STANDARD 2P5 SUPT SAR/MEDEVAC MIL SUPT
2L6 SUPT EXPM/EVAL SP WEAPONS 2P6 SUPT SAR/MEDEVAC N-DOD
2L7 SUPT ORD/CONV/NUC EVAL 2P7 SUPT SAR/MEDEVAC LAND CMBT
2L8 SUPT DRONE/TGT TOW 2P8 SUPT SAR/WATER CMBT
2L9 SUPT ACFT/SURV SYS EVAL 2P9 SUPT SAR/LAND CMBT
2L0 SUPT PROJECT/OTHER 2P0 SUPT SAR TRNG
2M1 LOG SUPT MAG/CAG 2Q1 SUPT MISC AEROLOGICAL
2M2 LOG SUPT MAW/FUNCT WING 2Q2 SUPT MISC N-CMBT PAT
2M3 LOG SUPT NAS/MCAS 2Q3 SUPT MISC N-CMBT PH/RD MAP
2M4 LOG SUPT FMF/CINC 2Q4 SUPT MISC AIR SHOW/DEMO
2M5 LOG SUPT CMC/CNO 2Q5 SUPT MISC N-CMBT/TRNG
2M6 LOG SUPT TYCOM/MARDIV 2Q6 SUPT MISC N-CMBT REFUEL
2N1 SUPT C/A MAINT ENG/FUEL 2Q7 SUPT MISC AEW TACT OPS
2N2 SUPT C/A MAINT HYD/FRAME 2Q8 SUPT MISC PATHFINDER
2N3 SUPT C/A MAINT RADIOS 2Q9 SUPT MISC DRUG RUN
2N4 SUPT C/A MAINT NAVAID 2R1 SUPT TRANS TRP SCH
2N5 SUPT C/A MAINT RAD/SYS 2R2 SUPT TRANS TRP N-SCH
2N6 SUPT C/A MAINT ELEC/INST 2R3 SUPT TRANS TRP N-SCH ADMIN
2N7 SUPT C/A MAINT ORDNANCE 2R4 SUPT TRANS TRP IN/OUT CMBT
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2R5 SUPT TRANS LSN IN/OUT CMBT 3U3 BGO AWO DEF DIVER/DECEPT
2R6 SUPT TRANS LOG IN/OUT CMBT 3U4 BGO AWO ECM SUPT FROM
ACFT
3N1 BGO C/A MAINT ENG/FUEL
3U5 BGO AWO AMCM NEUT/SWEEP
3N2 BGO C/A MAINT HYD/FRAME
3U8 BGO AWO ESC USAF BOMBERS
3N3 BGO C/A MAINT RADIOS
3U9 BGO AWO ESC/COV TRANS
3N4 BGO C/A MAINT NAVAID
3V1 BGO RECON PHOTO
3N5 BGO C/A MAINT RAD/SYS
3V2 BGO RECON RAD/ECM
3N6 BGO C/A MAINT ELEC/INST
3V3 BGO RECON GUNFIRE SPOT
3N7 BGO C/A MAINT ORDNANCE
3V4 BGO RECON AMCM SEARCH
3N8 BGO C/A MAINT WGMAN DOWN
3N9 BGO C/A MAINT SUPT EQUIP 3V9 BGO RECON ESC/COV ACFT
3N0 BGO C/A MAINT SAFETY 3W1 BGO DEF HOME AEW/CIC
3O1 BGO C/A OPS WEATHER 3W2 BGO DEF HOME CMBTAIR CONT
3O2 BGO C/A OPS HIGHER AUTH 3W7 BGO DEF HOME INTERCEPTT
3O3 BGO C/A OPS SUPT UNIT 3X1 BGO DEF OT AEW/CIC
3O4 BGO C/A OPS NO TGT 3X2 BGO DEF OT PROT RAD ACFT
3O5 BGO C/A OPS FAC DOWN 3X7 BGO DEF OT INTERCEPTT
3O6 BGO C/A OPS AIR SPACE 3Y1 BGO OFF ASW ROUTE SEARCH
3O7 BGO C/A OPS NO CREW 3Y2 BGO OFF ASW BARRIER PAT
3O8 BGO C/A OPS ACCIDENT 3Y3 BGO OFF ASW OFF SEARCH
3S1 BGO DES GND ATCK BEF T/O 3Y4 BGO OFF ASW HOLDDOWN SUB
3S2 BGO DES GND ATCK AFT T/O 3Y5 BGO OFF ASW ATCK SUB
3S3 BGO DES ILLUM TGT 3Y6 BGO OFF ASW LOC/ATCK SUB
3S9 BGO DES ESC/COV NO ATCK 3Y9 BGO OFF ASW ATCK SUB FAC
3T1 BGO N-DES GND ATCK BEF T/O 3Z1 BGO DEF ASW PROT FORCE
3T2 BGO N-DES TGT OPP RECON 3Z2 BGO DEF ASW ESC SHIPS
3T3 BGO N-DES ILLUM TGT 3Z4 BGO DEF ASW DEF HARBOR
3T4 BGO N-DES FLACK SUPPRESS 4N1 FMF C/A MAINT ENG/FUEL
3T5 BGO N-DES MISSILE SUPPRESS 4N2 FMF C/A MAINT HYD/FRAME
3T6 BGO N-DES MINELAYING 4N3 FMF C/A MAINT RADIOS
3T7 BGO N-DES REFUEL CMBT OPS 4N4 FMF C/A MAINT NAVAID
3T8 BGO N-DES ECM SUPT GND TGT 4N5 FMF C/A MAINT RAD/SYS
3T9 BGO N-DES ESC/COV NO ATCK 4N6 FMF C/A MAINT ELEC/INST
3U1 BGO AWO FIGHTER SWEEPS 4N7 FMF C/A MAINT ORDNANCE
3U2 BGO AWO CMBT AIR PAT 4N8 FMF C/A MAINT WGMAN DOWN
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4N9 FMF C/A MAINT SUPT EQUIP 4V9 FMF RECON ESC/COV
4N0 FMF C/A MAINT SAFETY 4W1 FMF DEF HOME AEW/CIC
4O1 FMF C/A OPS WEATHER 4W2 FMF DEF HOME CMBT AIR CONT
4O2 FMF C/A OPS HIGHER AUTH 4W7 FMF DEF HOME INTERCEPTT
4O3 FMF C/A OPS SUPT UNIT 4X1 FMF DEF OT AEW/CIC
4O4 FMF C/A OPS NO TGT 4X2 FMF DEF OT PROT RAD ACFT
4O5 FMF C/A OPS FAC DOWN 4X7 FMF DEF OT INTERCEPT
4O6 FMF C/A OPS AIR SPACE 4Y1 FMF OFF ASW ROUT SEARCH
4O7 FMF C/A OPS NO CREW 4Y2 FMF OFF ASW BARRIER PAT
4O8 FMF C/A OPS ACCIDENT 4Y3 FMF OFF ASW OFF SEARCH
4S1 FMF DES GND ATCK BEF T/O 4Y4 FMF OFF ASW HOLD DOWN SUB
4S2 FMF DES GND ATCK AFT T/O 4Y5 FMF OFF ASW ATCK SUB
4S3 FMF DES ILLUM TGT 4Y6 FMF OFF ASW LOC/ATCK SUB
4S9 FMF DES ESC/COV NO ATCK 4Y9 FMF OFF ASW ATCK SUB FAC
4T1 FMF N-DES GND ATCK BEF T/O
4Z1 FMF DEF ASW PROT FORCE
4T2 FMF N-DES TGT OPP RECON
4Z2 FMF DEF ASW ESC SHIPS
4T3 FMF N-DES ILLUM TGT
4Z4 FMF DEF ASW DEF HARBOR
4T4 FMF N-DES FLACK SUPPRESS
5N1 CONT C/A MAINT ENG/FUEL
4T5 FMF N-DES MISSILE SUPPRESS
5N2 CONT C/A MAINT HYD/FRAME
4T6 FMF N-DES MINELAYING
5N3 CONT C/A MAINT RADIOS
4T7 FMF N-DES REFUEL CMBT OPS
5N4 CONT C/A MAINT NAVAID
4T8 FMF N-DES ECM SUPT TGT
5N5 CONT C/A MAINT RAD/SYS
4T9 FMF N-DES ESC/COV NO ATCK
5N6 CONT C/A MAINT ELEC/INST
4U1 FMF AWO FIGHTER SWEEPS
5N7 CONT C/A MAINT ORDNANCE
4U2 FMF AWO CMBT AIR PAT
5N8 CONT C/A MAINT WGMAN DOWN
4U3 FMF AWO DEF DIVER/DECEPT
5N9 CONT C/A MAINT SUPT EQUIP
4U4 FMF AWO ECM SUPT FROM
ACFT 5N0 CONT C/A MAINT SAFETY
4U5 FMF AWO AMCM NEUT/SWEEP 5O1 CONT C/A OPS WEATHER
4U8 FMF AWO ESC USAF BOMBERS 5O2 CONT C/A OPS HIGHER AUTH
4U9 FMF AWO ESC/COV TRANS 5O3 CONT C/A OPS SUPT UNIT
4V1 FMF RECON PHOTO 5O4 CONT C/A OPS NO TGT
4V2 FMF RECON RAD/ECM 5O5 CONT C/A OPS FAC DOWN
4V3 FMF RECON GUNFIRE SPOT 5O6 CONT C/A OPS AIR SPACE
4V4 FMF RECON AMCM SEARCH 5O7 CONT C/A OPS NO CREW
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5O8 CONT C/A OPS ACCIDENT 5Y4 CONT OFF ASW HOLDDOWN
SUB
5S1 CONT DES GND ATCK BEF T/O
5Y5 CONT OFF ASW ATTACK SUB
5S2 CONT DES GND ATCK AFT T/O
5Y6 CONT OFF ASW LOC/ATCK SUB
5S3 CONT DES ILLUM TGT
5Y9 CONT OFF ASW ATCK SUB FAC
5S9 CONT DES ESC/COV NO ATC
5Z1 CONT DEF ASW PROT FORCE
5T1 CONT N-DES ATCK BEF T/O
5Z2 CONT DEF ASW ESC SHIPS
5T2 CONT N-DES TGT OPP RECON
5Z4 CONT DEF ASW DEF HARBOR
5T3 CONT N-DES ILLUM TGT
6N1 CMBT C/A MAINT ENG/FUEL
5T4 CONT N-DES FLACK SUPPRESS
6N2 CMBT C/A MAINT HYD/FRAME
5T5 CONT N-DES MISSILE SUPPRESS
5T6 CONT N-DES MINELAYING 6N3 CMBT C/A MAINT RADIOS
5T7 CONT N-DES REFUEL CMBT OPS 6N4 CMBT C/A MAINT NAVAID
5T8 CONT N-DES ECM SUPT TGT 6N5 CMBT C/A MAINT RAD/SYS
5T9 CONT N-DES ESC/COV NO ATCK 6N6 CMBT C/A MAINT ELEC/INST
5U1 CONT AWO FIGHTER SWEEPS 6N7 CMBT C/A MAINT ORDNANCE
5U2 CONT AWO CMBT AIR PAT 6N8 CMBT C/A MAINT WGMAN DOWN
5U3 CONT AWO DEF DIVER/DECEPT 6N9 CMBT C/A MAINT SUPT EQUIP
5U4 CONT AWO ECM SUPT ACFT 6N0 CMBT C/A MAINT SAFETY
5U5 CONT AWOAMCM NEUT/SWEEP 6O1 CMBT C/A OPS WEATHER
5U8 CONT AWO ESC USAF BOMBERS 6O2 CMBT C/A OPS HIGHER AUTH
5U9 CONT AWO ESC/COV TRANS 6O3 CMBT C/A OPSSUPT UNIT
5V1 CONT RECON PHOTO 6O4 CMBT C/A OPS NO TGT
5V2 CONT RECON RAD/ECM 6O5 CMBT C/A OPS FAC DOWN
5V3 CONT RECON GUNFIRE SPOT 6O6 CMBT C/A OPS AIRSPACE
5V4 CONT RECON AMCM SEARCH 6O7 CMBT C/A OPS NO CREW
5V9 CONT RECON ESC/COV ACFT 6O8 CMBT C/A OPS ACCIDENT
5W1 CONT DEF HOME AEW/CIC 6S1 CMBT DES GND ATCK BEF T/O
5W2 CONT DEF HOME CMBT AIR CON 6S2 CMBT DES GND ATCK AFT T/O
5W7 CONT DEF HOME INTERCEPT 6S3 CMBT DES ILLUM TGT
5X1 CONT DEF OT AEW/CIC 6S9 CMBT DES ESC/COV NO ATCK
5X2 CONT DEF OT PROT RAD ACFT 6T1 CMBT N-DES ATCK BEF T/O
5X7 CONT DEF OT INTERCEPT 6T2 CMBT N-DES TGT OPP RECON
5Y1 CONT OFF ASW ROUT SEARCH 6T3 CMBT N-DES ILLUM TGT
5Y2 CONT OFF ASW BARRIER PAT 6T4 CMBT N-DES FLACK SUPPRESS
5Y3 CONT OFF ASW OFF SEARCH 6T5 CMBT N-DES MISSILE SUPPRESS
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6T7 CMBT N-DES REFUEL CMBT OPS 7N4 EXER C/A MAINT NAVAID
6T8 CMBT N-DES ECM SUPT TGT 7N5 EXER C/A MAINT RAD/SYS
6T9 CMBT N-DES ESC/COV NO ATCK 7N6 EXER C/A MAINT ELEC/INST
6U1 CMBT AWO FIGHTER SWEEPS 7N7 EXER C/A MAINT ORDNANCE
6U2 CMBT AWO AIR PAT 7N9 EXER C/A MAINT SUPT EQUIP
6U3 CMBT AWO DEF DIVER/DECEPT 7N0 EXER C/A MAINT SAFETY
6U4 CMBT AWO ECM SUPT 7O1 EXER C/A OPS WEATHER
6U5 CMBT AWO AMCM NEUT/SWEEP 7O2 EXER C/A OPS HIGHER AUTH
6U8 CMBT AWO ESC USAF BOMBERS 7O3 EXER C/A OPS SUPT UNIT
6U9 CMBT AWO ESC/COV TRANS 7O4 EXER C/A OPS NO TGT
6V1 CMBT RECON PHOTO 7O5 EXER C/A OPS FAC DOWN
6V2 CMBT RECON RAD/ECM 7O6 EXER C/A OPS AIR SPACE
6V3 CMBT RECON GUNFIRE SPOT 7O7 EXER C/A OPS NO CREW
6V4 CMBT RECON AMCM SEARCH 7O8 EXER C/A OPS ACCIDENT
6V9 CMBT RECON ESC/COV ACFT 7S1 EXER DES GND ATCK BEF T/O
6W1 COMBT DEF HOME AEW/CIC 7S2 EXER DES GND ATCK AFT T/O
6W2 CMBT DEF HOME CMBT AIR CON 7S3 EXER DES ILLUM TGT
6W7 CMBT DEF HOME INTERCEPT 7S9 EXER DES ESC/COV NO ATCK
6X1 CMBT DEF OT AEW/CIC 7T1 EXER N-DES ATCK BEF T/O
6X2 CMBT DEF OT PROT RAD ACFT 7T2 EXER N-DES TGT OPP RECON
6X7 CMBT DEF OT INTERCEPT 7T3 EXER N-DES ILLUM TGT
6Y1 CMBT OFF ASW ROUT SEARCH 7T4 EXER N-DES FLACK SUPPRESS
6Y2 CMBT OFF ASW BARRIER PAT 7T5 EXER N-DES MISSILE SUPPRESS
6Y3 CMBT OFF ASW OFF SEARCH 7T6 EXER N-DES MINELAYING
7T7 EXER N-DES REFUEL CMBT OPS
6Y4 CMBT OFF ASW HOLD DOWN
SUB DOWN SUB 7T8 EXER N-DES ECM SUPT TGT
6Y5 CMBT OFF ASW ATCK SUB 7T9 EXER N-DES ESC/COV NO ATCK
6Y6 CMBT OFF ASW LOC/ATCK SUB 7U1 EXER AWO FIGHTER SWEEPS
6Y9 CMBT OFF ASW ATCK SUB FAC 7U2 EXER AWO AIR PAT
6Z1 CMBT DEF ASW PROT FORCE 7U3 EXER AWO DEF DIVER/DECEPT
6Z2 CMBT DEF ASW ESC SHIPS 7U4 EXER AWO ECM SUPT
6Z4 CMBT DEF ASW DEF HARBOR 7U5 EXER AWO AMCM NEUT/SWEEP
7N1 EXER C/A MAINT ENG/FUEL 7U8 EXER AWO ESC USAF BOMBERS
7N2 EXER C/A MAINT HYD/FRAME 7U9 EXER AWO ESC/COV TRANS
7N3 EXER C/A MAINT RADIOS 7V1 EXER RECON PHOTO
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7V2 EXER RECON RAD/ECM 7Y2 EXER OFF ASW BARRIER PAT
7V3 EXER RECON GUNFIRE SPOT 7Y3 EXER OFF ASW OFF SEARCH
7V4 EXER RECON AMCM SEARCH 7Y4 EXER OFF ASW HOLD DOWN
7V9 EXER RECON ESC/COV ACFT SUB DOWN SUB
7W1 EXER DEF HOME AEW/CIC 7Y5 EXER OFF ASW ATCK SUB
7W2 EXER DEF HOME CMBT AIR CON 7Y6 EXER OFF ASW LOC/ATCK SUB
7W7 EXER DEF HOME INTERCEPTT 7Y9 EXER OFF ASW ATCK SUB FAC
7X2 EXER DEF OT PROT RAD ACFT 7Z1 EXER DEF ASW PROT FORCE
7X7 EXER DEF OT INTERCEPTT 7Z2 EXER DEF ASW ESC SHIPS
7Y1 EXER OFF ASW ROUT SEARCH 7Z4 EXER DEF ASW DEF HARBOR
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APPENDIX E
Naval Aviation Survival Training Program

(NASTP) Requirements
(For use with Chapter 8)
E.1 NASTP TRAINING STATUS
Figure E-1. Determination of NASTP Training Status for Personnel
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E.2 NASTP TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
COURSE A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y
N1/NP1 X X X X X X X X X X X X
N5/NP2 X X 1 X X X X X X X X X
N2/NP7 X X 1 X X X X X X X X X X X 2
N2/NP8 X X 1 X X X X X X X X 3 3 3 3 X 3 2,3
N3/NP3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
N4/NP4 X X 1 X X X X X X X X X X X X
NP5 X X 4 X
NP6 X X X X X
N6 X X X X X X X X X 7 X 6 X
N7 X X X X X
N8 X X X X X X X X
N9 X X X X X X X
N10 X X X X 5 X
N11 X X X X X X X X X 7 5 6 X
N12 X X X X X X X 7 X X
N13 X X X X
N14 X X X X X X X X
R1/RP1 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
R2/RP2 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 5 X
R3/RP3 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
R4/RP4 X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 5 X
Notes:
1. Not required for helicopter flight.
2. Required for personnel flying in ejection seat aircraft.
3. Device training upon request by flight approving authority.
4. Required for all aircrew flying AV-8, EA-6, F-5, F-14, F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft.
5. Required for all personnel authorized to carry the HEED/HABD.
6. Parasail training is available only in Pensacola and is only applicable if this course is conducted in
conjunction with N1/NP1. Waiverable requirement for Navy personnel due to inoperative devices or
inclement weather.
7. Live helicopter hoist requirement waiverable due to unavailability, inoperative devices or inclement
weather.
Figure E-2. NASTP Training Requirements
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E.2.1 NASTP CURRICULA OUTLINE F — EMERGENCY EGRESS. Presentation on emer-

gency ground egress with emphasis on crash and
mishap survival. Differences between over land and
A — NASTP OVERVIEW. Classroom presentation on
over water procedures are distinguished
the content and requirements of the Naval Aviation
Survival Training Program. During this period, the G — AVIATION LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS (ALSS).
students will complete student screening questionnaires Classroom and laboratory presentation covering ALSS
and be briefed on the Drop on Request and Training which includes helmets, anti-exposure systems, general
Time Out policies as required for high- and moderate- flight clothing, survival vests, flotation devices, life
risk training. rafts and contents, and CBR protective systems as
applicable. Specific course content determined by
B — AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY. Classroom presenta- CNO-approved curricula.
tion on the effects of altitude on the human body. The
principles of cardiovascular and respiratory physiology H — SIGNALING DEVICES. Classroom and Labora-
are emphasized. Presentation primarily covers hypoxia, tory presentation covering the operating characteristics
hyperventilation, trapped gas, evolved gas (decompres- and use of current signaling and rescue devices.
sion sickness) and acceleration phenomena. Specific course content determined by CNO-approved
curricula.
C — LOW PRESSURE CHAMBER (LPC) BRIEF/ I — COMBAT/SURVIVAL (SELF-AID) FIRST AID.
FLIGHT. Classroom and Laboratory presentation on Classroom and laboratory presentation using survival
the various oxygen systems, proper equipment use, a equipment and improvised first aid items available to
review of the LPC flight profile, and reinforcing the the aircrew.
effects of altitude on the human body with the corrective
action required. The training device evolution is a J — AVIATION SURVIVAL SWIMMING SKILLS.
simulated altitude flight in the LPC. LPC Flight profiles Review of basic aviation survival swimming skills and
are per the CNO approved curricula. Reduced Oxygen in-water practice period for swim strokes, treading
Breathing Device (ROBD) training, when available, water, and drown proofing. Specific distance and drills
can be substituted for the LPC Flight. are determined by the CNO-approved curricula.
D — STRESS AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE. K — FLIGHT EQUIPMENT SWIM. Wearing

Classroom presentation discussing the various aspects appropriate NATOPS required flight equipment
of physiological, (self-imposed) psychological, envi- demonstrate, ability of using three survival strokes
ronmental, and mission stressors, and their effect on (breaststroke, sidestroke, and backstroke). Specific
performance along with the general NATOPS require- distance and drills are determined by the CNO-
ments. Special emphasis for each type of aircraft approved curricula. GRADED ELEMENT
community factors and missions such as noise and
vibration, circadian rhythms, time zone shifts. L — AVIATION WATER SURVIVAL SKILLS. Wear-
ing the appropriate NATOPS required flight equipment,
demonstrate ability to function, inflate and stay afloat.
E — SENSORY PHYSIOLOGY. Classroom presenta- Times and drills are determined by the CNO-approved
tion on the effects of the flight environment on the curricula. GRADED ELEMENT.
human body’s sensory systems. Specifically, the stres-
sors that affect sensory adaptation (acceleration, dark- M — UNDERWATER PROBLEM SOLVING
ness, lack of visual cues, visual illusions, NVD, SKILLS. Wearing the appropriate NATOPS required
LASERs, etc.) are covered. Disorientation, misorienta- flight equipment, demonstrate ability to problem solve
tion, temporal distortion, motion sickness caused by simple egress exercises while underwater. Laboratory
flight, and situational awareness are also discussed. The requirements and drills are determined by the CNO-
training laboratory evolutions may include a Barany approved curricula. GRADED ELEMENT.
Chair, the Multi Station Disorientation Demonstrator
(9B6; at Pensacola only), or computer-based flight N — MULTIPLACE AIRCRAFT UNDERWATER
simulators to demonstrate visual and vestibular EGRESS. Classroom presentation and practical experi-
phenomena. ence in procedures for underwater escape from
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multiplace aircraft. The training evolution includes T — RESCUE DEVICES AND SIMULATED
device 9D5 or METS. Laboratory requirements and HELICOPTER HOIST. Classroom and practical expe-
drills are determined by CNO-approved curricula. rience with rescue devices and a simulated helicopter
Device 9E8 is authorized for use for Refresher Students hoist. The training evolution includes device 9H1. An
(in lieu of the 9D5 or METS) at ASTC Whidbey Island. actual helicopter hoist is conducted only at Pensacola as
Specific requirements and drills are determined by the part of N6, N11, and N12 training. Laboratory require-
CNO-approved curricula. GRADED ELEMENT. ments and drills are determined by CNO-approved
curricula.
O — PARACHUTE DESCENT TRAINING. Class-
room, Laboratory presentations and practical experi- U — EJECTION SEAT TRAINING. Classroom pre-
ence in overwater and overland parachute descent sentation covering the psychological aspects of the
training. Procedures practiced while suspended from ejection decision, aeromedical aspects of ejection, wind
Parahang trainers, Virtual Reality trainers, Lateral drift blast and flailing injuries, and seat-man separation. The
trainers, Swing Landing Trainers, and/or Slide trainers. training device evolution includes static firing of an
Specific laboratory requirements and drills are deter- ejection seat emphasizing proper body position and a
mined by CNO-approved curricula. dynamic firing on device 9E6 for some courses.
Laboratory requirements and drills are determined by
P — PARACHUTE LANDING PROCEDURES. CNO-approved curricula.
Classroom, Laboratory presentations and practical
experience with parachute landing procedures and V — CENTRIFUGE-BASED FLIGHT ENVIRON-
parachute avoidance/disentanglement. The training MENT TRAINING (CFET). Classroom and laboratory
includes water and land (PLF) evolutions. presentation covering the physiological affects of
acceleration and the counter-measures employed in the
Specific laboratory requirements and drills are deter- high G environment. The training device evolution
mined by CNO-approved curricula. includes device 9A16 (CFET) and is accomplished at
the ASTC Lemoore prior to reporting to the respective
Q — PARACHUTE DRAG. Practical experience with FRS. Laboratory requirements and drills are deter-
parachute on-land and in-water release procedures. The mined by CNO-approved curricula.
training evolution includes device 9F2. Laboratory
requirements and drills are determined by CNO- W — HELICOPTER AIRCREW BREATHING
approved curricula. DEVICE (HABD)/HELICOPTER EMERGENCY
EGRESS DEVICE (HEED). Classroom presentation
R — LIFE RAFT ORGANIZATION. Classroom and and practical experience in procedures for underwater
Laboratory presentation and practical experience in egress using the HABD/HEED. Laboratory require-
single place and multiplace life rafts righting, boarding ments and drills are determined by CNO-approved
and organization (as appropriate for aircraft type). curricula. GRADED ELEMENT.
Specific laboratory requirements and drills are deter-
mined by CNO-approved curricula. Where feasible, X — PARASAIL. Classroom presentation and practical
night/storm scenario training will be included in all experience in actual parachute (parasail) descent and
refresher courses. landing.
S — EXTENDED SEA SURVIVAL. Classroom and Y — FINAL EXAMINATION. Written test adminis-
Laboratory presentation in extended sea survival priori- tered in all courses, unless otherwise specified in CNO-
ties and techniques. Laboratory requirements and drills approved curricula, a passing score of 80 percent must
are determined by CNO-approved curricula. be achieved. GRADED ELEMENT.
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E.3 AIRCRAFT CATEGORIES
Category 4
Category 2 Pressurized (or Oxygen
Category 1 Non-Ejection Seat, Para- Category 3 Available/Required)
Ejection Seat (N6, chute Equipped (N11, Helicopters Non-parachute Equipped
R1/RP1) R2/RP2) (N12, R3/RP3) (N11, R4/RP4)
A-4 E-2C* AH-1 C-12
AV-8 C-130 H-3 C-2*
EA-6 P-3 H-46 C-20
F/A-18 T-34 H-53 C-21
F-14 H-60 C-26
F-16 TH-57 C-35
F-35 UH-1 C-37
F-5 C-40
S-3 C-9
T-2 E-4
T-38 E-6
T-45 T-1
T-6 T-39
T-44
V-22*
*CNO Approved Curriculum addresses unique Aviation Water Survival Requirement
Aircraft not listed above shall be categorized and trained based on which Category is most applicable.
Figure E-3. Curriculum Definition by Aircraft Category
E.4 ASTC CURRICULUM CAPABILITIES
Course: N1 N5 N2 N2 N3 N4 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 N13 N14 R1 R2 R3 R4
NP NP NP NP NP NP NP NP RP RP RP RP
1 2 7 8 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4
ASTC:
MCAS CHERRY POINT, NC Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
NAS JACKSONVILLE, FL Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
NAS LEMOORE, CA Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
MCAS MIRAMAR, CA Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
NAS OCEANA AIR DET Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
NORFOLK, VA
NAS PATUXENT RIVER, MD Q Q Q Q Q Q
NAS PENSACOLA, FL Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
NAS WHIDBEY ISLAND, WA Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q
Figure E-4. Aviation Survival Training Centers and Curriculum Capabilities
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E.5 NASTP ADJUNCTIVE TRAINING TOPIC Level C — Recommended Deployment Work-up

GUIDE Training
h. Pre-deployment syndrome — AMSO/flight sur-

Each course is a stand alone training module. Level geon roles
A is required annual training. Levels C, B, & D are
recommended annual training. i. Circadian rhythms/long duration flights/fatigue
Level A — Required Annual Training j. Sustained Operations/Combat stress
k. Survival/combat first aid

a. Aeromedical aspects of ejection and emergency
ground egress l. Land survival — geographically specific empha-
sizing hypo/hyperthermia in jungle, mountain,
b. Emergency ground egress — impact, accelera- desert and arctic environments.
tion, survivability and egress
m. Water survival — geographically specific empha-
sizing hypo/hyperthermia
c. Sensory problems — spatial disorientation/mis-
orientation, visual illusions, visual scanning, Level D — Recommended Annual Safety Briefs
situational awareness and disorientation counter-
measures (may be fulfilled during instrument n. Stress management, Self-imposed stress
ground school training)
o. Situational awareness — anomalies of attention/
Level B — Recommended Annual Mission Training complacency, learning, memory improvement,
(as applicable for aviators and aircrew) temporal distortion
p. Exercise/cardiovascular fitness/strength training

d. Night vision/NVD
q. Nutrition/weight control
e. LASER/LEP
r. Simulator sickness/motion sickness
f. CBRND
s. GTIP
g. Low level flight — NOE, TERF t. Noise and vibration
COURSE a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t
Level A 1 2 X
Level B X X X X
Level C X X X X X X
Level D X X X X X X X
NOTES:
1. Required for ejection seat only.
2. Required for non-ejection seat.
Figure E-5. NASTP Adjunctive Training
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APPENDIX F
Exception, Special Qualification, Service,

Landing, and Approach Codes
F.1 EXCEPTION CODES assigned responsibility for the safe and orderly conduct
of the flight).
C — Correction to previously submitted data other than
RECTYP 7D. B — OBSERVER. Performs in-flight duties as an
observer and not actively engaged in the performance of
D — Deletion of previously submitted data other than the flight.
RECTYP 7D.
C — COPILOT. An assistant pilot or instructor who is
E — Documenting flights when the crewmember and positioned with access to the flight controls or is
the aircraft are assigned to different organizations providing instruction to the pilot exercising principal
(RECTYP 7C only). active control of the aircraft. The copilot designation
does not change even though the copilot may exercise
G — Gaining a crewmember to the squadron data base principal control of the aircraft.
(RECTYP 7D only).
D — SAR CREWMAN. Performs emergency medical
L — Losing a crewmember from the squadron data base care functions assigned in support of search and rescue
(RECTYP 7D only). missions.
R — Revision to crewmember personnel data residing E — ECM. Performs in-flight duties related to electronic
on the squadron data base (RECTYP 7D only). countermeasures.
S — Documenting staff member flight time. Indicates F — FLIGHT ENGINEER/CREWCHIEF. Performs

an individual assigned to an approved DIFOPS billet on in-flight duties as a flight engineer. Is knowledgeable of
a CVW staff only. All other staff crewmembers shall use all aircraft systems, emergency procedures, and flight
an exception code E when flying in aircraft assigned to equipment. Troubleshoots and repairs discrepant air-
a different organization than the one to which the staff craft systems.
crewmember is assigned (RECTYP 7C only).
G — FLT ATTENDANT. Performs in-flight duties as
a flight attendant dealing with passenger handling
T — Documenting simulator time. Simulator time only
requirements, safety procedures, and equipment.
refers to approved simulators capable of logging flight
time (RECTYP 7C only). H — FLT SURGEON AEROMEDICAL OFFICER.
That individual designated as an Aeromedical Officer
X — Documenting a canceled flight. A canceled flight
flight surgeon. This individual may collect FPT or CPT
is one for which no flight time is obtained (RECTYP 7B
as defined in Chapter 11 if all specified conditions are met.
only).
I — INSTRUCTOR. Performs in-flight duties as an
F.2 SPECIAL QUALIFICATION CODES instructor or evaluator of other aeronautically desig-
nated personnel during the flight.
A — ACFT CMDR. That individual designated as a
qualified aircraft commander in the aircraft model J — SENSOR OPERATOR. Performs in-flight duties
being flown, serving as pilot in command (pilot as a sonar, acoustic, or nonacoustic operator.
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K — FLT TECHNICIAN. Performs in-flight duties of V — LOCAL USE/OTHER. As the local activity
maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing avionic desires for functions that do not fall into any identified
systems. special qualifications.
L — LOADMASTER. Performs in-flight functions of W — GUNNER. Performs in-flight functions as a

maintaining loading, rigging, internal cargo handling, gunner.
and weight and balance requirements.
X — 2ND MECHANIC/ASSIST FLT ENGINEER.
M — STUDENT PILOT. That individual under-going Performs in-flight functions assisting the crewchief/
training as a student pilot and performing functions/col- flight engineer in the performance of his/her duties.
lecting FPT or CPT. He/she may perform takeoffs and landings (no induced
malfunctions) with an instructor pilot and instructor
N — MISSION SPECIALIST (Space Shuttle). The flight engineer onboard during minimum crew training
mission specialist working with the commanding flights.
pilot has overall responsibility for the coordination of
shuttle operations in the areas of crew activity Y — HELO UTILITY/AMCM. Performs in-flight
planning, consumables usage, and experiment and operation of vertical replenishment or mine counter-
payload operations. measures equipment.
O — ORDNANCE. Performs in-flight duties as a Z — MSN CMDR. A qualified naval aviator or naval
flightcrew ordnanceman. Is knowledgeable of aircraft flight officer designated by appropriate authority to
ordnance systems, weapons loading, emergency proce- exercise command over single aircraft or formation and
dures, and flight equipment. responsible for all phases of the assigned mission
except those aspects in safety of flight that relate to the
P — NFO. As a qualified naval flight officer crewmem- physical control of the aircraft during flight.
ber, performs in-flight duties required to ensure mission
accomplishment (e.g., ASW tactical coordinator, navi- F.3 SERVICE CODES
gator, radar intercept officer, electronic warfare evalua-
tor, electronics countermeasures officer, airborne a. Pilot/Student/Pilot
communicator, etc.)
(1) USN/R Active Duty 1
Q — COMMUNICATION. Performs in-flight duties as (2) USNR Reserve Training 2
a flight communication operator. Is knowledgeable of
aircraft avionic systems, emergency procedures, and (3) USMC/R Active Duty 3
flight equipment.
(4) USMCR Reserve Training 4
R — RADAR. Performs in-flight duties as a radar
operator. Is knowledgeable of aircraft avionic systems, b. Naval Flight Officer/Aeromedical Officer Flight
emergency procedures, and flight equipment. Surgeon
S — ACFT CMDR and MSN CMDR. That individual (1) USN/R Active Duty 6
designated as a qualified Aircraft Commander, serving
as pilot in command of his aircraft and simultaneously, (2) USNR Reserve Training 7
during a single flight, functioning as the Mission
(3) USMC/R Active Duty 8
Commander of a group of aircraft performing a mission.
(4) USMCR Reserve Training 9
T — CREW UT. An air crewman assigned to crew-
member flight status who has not achieved full c. Other
designation in the syllabus to which assigned.
(1) USMC AO/Navigator 0
U — NONCREW UT. An enlisted aircrew candidate
assigned to noncrewmember flight status for training. (2) Other Services 5
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(3) Enlisted Marine M a. Precision
(4) Enlisted Navy N (1) ALS Automatic landing system (includes

SPN-42/SPN-46 Mode I or IA).
F.4 LANDING CODES
(2) ILS Instrument landing system (includes
TYPE DAY NIGHT SPN-42/SPN-46 Mode II).
Ship Arrest/RAST 1 A
(3) PAR Precision approach radar (includes
Ship Touch and Go 2 B SPN-42/SPN-46 Mode III).
Ship Bolter/ RAST Free Deck 3 C
b. Nonprecision
Ship Helicopter/Clear Deck 4 D
NFO Y Z (1) VOR — VHF omni range.
FCLP 5 E (2) VOR/DME — VOR/distance measuring
Field/Field Touch and Go 6 F equipment.
Field Arrest 7 G
(3) Tacan — UHF tactical air navigation aid.
VSTOL Slow 8 H
VSTOL Vertical 9 J (4) NDB (ADF) — Nondirectional beacon (auto-
matic direction finder).
VSTOL Vertical Roll 0 K
NVD Ship — N (5) L/MF range.
NVD Field/Field T&G — P
(6) Localizer.
NVD FDLP — Q
(7) ASR — Airport surveillance radar (includes
F.5 APPROACH CODES CCA when no glide path information is
provided).
Note
The approach is actual if actual instrument (8) ELVA (helicopter only) — Emergency low
conditions (as defined in the Glossary) are visibility approach. Controlled by ASAC
encountered below 1,000 feet above airport/ utilizing ship-controlled radar.
flight deck elevation during the approach. The
approach is simulated if flown in accordance (9) SCA — Self-contained approach controlled
with the criteria set forth in the Glossary under by operator using onboard radar.
simulated instrument conditions.
(10) GPS — Global Positioning System
ACTUAL SIMULATED c. Auto

INSTRUMENT INSTRUMENT
CATEGORY (ACT) (SIM)
(1) Coupled/automatic hover system approaches
Precision 1 A after official sunset or during actual instru-
Nonprecision 2 B ment conditions in automatic or alternate
modes will utilize 3. Simulated instrument
Auto 3 C
conditions in automatic or alternate modes
Auto (NVD) 4 — will utilize C.
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APPENDIX G
Time Zone, System Status, Passenger

Priority, and Opportune Cargo Codes
G.1 TIME ZONE CODES Note

The time zone for either the Eastern or
Time zone codes are referenced to Greenwich Mean Western hemisphere remains unchanged,
Time (GMT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC): even during daylight savings time.
solar time of the meridian at Greenwich, England, used
as the basis for standard time throughout the world. G.2 SYSTEM STATUS CODES
Compute time in the Western Hemisphere from
a. F — Full systems from takeoff to landing.
local zones to GMT/UTC as follows:
b. P — Full systems at takeoff; not full systems at
ZONE ADD HOUR(S)
landing.
N + 1
O + 2 c. N — None/partial systems from takeoff to
P + 3 landing.
Q + 4
R + 5 G.3 PASSENGER PRIORITY CODES
S + 6
T + 7 a. Priority 1 (PRI1) — Emergency airlift in direct
U + 8 support of operational forces or for lifesaving
V + 9 purposes.
W + 10
X + 11 b. Priority 2 (PRI2) — Official business airlift of
Y + 12 personnel with scheduling constraints that cannot
be satisfied by any other mode of travel.
Compute time in the Eastern Hemisphere from local
zones to GMT/UTC as follows: c. Priority 3 (PRI3) — Other official business airlift
of passengers that requires the carrying of classi-
fied material for mission accomplishment that
ZONE MINUS HOUR(S)
cannot be accommodated by mail or the Armed
A – 1
Forces Courier Services.
B – 2
C – 3
d. Priority 4 (PRI4) — Official business airlift
D – 4 involving group or team travel that requires the
E – 5 conduct of official business while en route that
F – 6 maintains the integrity of cohesiveness of the
G – 7 group and that cannot be reasonably satisfied by
H – 8 other modes of travel.
I – 9
K – 10 e. Priority 5 (PRI5) — Any other official business
L – 11 airlift that can be shown to be less expensive than
M – 12 any other mode of travel to satisfy scheduling
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constraints. Requests carrying this priority shall CODE CARGO

be supported only when cost effective. O Aircraft
P Weapons, weapon parts
G.4 OPPORTUNE CARGO CODES Q Missiles, torpedoes
R Drones, air targets
CODE CARGO S Chemicals
*1 NMCS items T Vehicles, vans, trailers
*2 CASREP items U Food, commissary supplies
*3 NMCM items V Musical instruments
A Mail W Human remains
B Aircraft spares, parts *X Other aviation cargo
C Avionic spares, parts *Y Other general cargo
D Aircraft engines *Z Other (i.e., hazardous cargo)
E Ship parts *Briefly described in remarks section of the naval air-
F Electronic spares, parts craft flight record.
G Electronic test equipment
H Ground support equipment Note
I Boats
If codes 1, 2, or 3 are utilized, indicate
J Medical equipment, supplies
alphabetical code first (primary), and code 1,
*K Organizational equipment 2, or 3 second. (E2 means ship parts that are
L Maintenance tools, equipment CASREP items.) If codes 1, 2, or 3 are not
M Petroleum products/tanker fuel used, indicate the categories relative to
N Explosives, flares, ammunition predominance/bulk of cargo.
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APPENDIX H
Weapons Proficiency Codes

H.1 ORDNANCE CODES ORDNANCE ORDNANCE

CODE
Below are the ordnance types and the weapons RR-129 Chaff CH1
proficiency subsystem: Speedbrake Chaff CH2
Pod Chaff CH3
ORDNANCE ORDNANCE
CODE Chaffeye CH4
B43 B43 RR-144 CH5
B43 Retarded B43A AIRBOC CH6
B57 B57
B57 Retarded B57A Mk-36 Destructor D36
B61 B61 Mk-40 Destructor D40
B61 Retarded B61A Mk-41 Destructor D41
Mk-81 FF B81
Mk-81 SE B81A
Mk-45 Flare (SUU-44 Dispenser) F1
Mk-82 FF B82
Mk-46 Decoy Flare F2
Mk-82 SE B82A
Aviation Parachute Flare F3
Mk-83 FF B83
Mk-84 FF B84 Mk-25 Marine Smoke Marker F10
BDU-8 BD1 Mk-12 Smoke Tank F11
BDU-8 Retarded BD1A Mk-58 Marine Smoke Markers F12
BDU-12 BD2 G-900 Series Smoke Grenades F13
BDU-12 Retarded BD2A LB-31 Camera Pod F21
BDU-20 BD3 M-112/123 Photo Flash F22
BDU-20 Retarded BD3A Cartridges
BDU-24 BD4 LAU- I0 Leaflet Dispenser F31
BDU-24 Retarded BD4A
BDU-33 BD5 GAU-2 Gun G2
BDU-33 Retarded BD5A 20MM Gun G20
BDU-36 BD6 25 MM Gun G25
BDU-36 Retarded BD6A 30 MM Gun G30
BDU-45 BD7
.50 Caliber Gun G50C
7.62 MM Gun G762
BDU-48 BD8
M60 Machinegun GM60
Mk-20 Rockeye C20 Mk-81 FF Inert I81

CBU-55 FAE C55 Mk-81 SE Inert I81A
CBU-59 APAM C59 Mk-82 FF Inert I82
CBU-72 Napalm C72 Mk-82 SE Inert I82A
Mk-82 Gator C78 Mk-83 FF Inert I83
CBU-88 Smokeye C88 Mk-84 FF Inert I84
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ORDNANCE ORDNANCE CODE
CODE Bigeye S3
Mk-7 JATO J1 Weteye S4
LGB Mk-82 L82 AN/SSQ-36 Sonobuoy SB1
LGB Mk-82 With Extended Fin L82P AN/SSQ-41 Sonobuoy SB2
(PEP KIT) AN/SSQ-47 Sonobuoy SB3
AN/SSQ-62 Sonobuoy SB6
Mk-25 Mine M1 AN/SSQ-77 Sonobuoy SB7
Mk-36 Mine M2 ADSID III-N Seismic Detector SD1
Mk-52 Mine M3 Mk-64 SUS SU1
Mk-55 Mine M4 Mk-84 SUS SU2
Mk-56 Mine M5
AIM-7 Sparrow M7 Mk-46 Torpedo T594
AIM-7 Sparrow (Captive) M7C
Mk-46 Torpedo (Extorp) T595
AIM-9 Sidewinder M9
Mk-46 Torpedo (Rextorp) T596
AIM-9 Sidewinder (Captive) M9C
Mk-50 Torpedo T597
AGM-119B Penguin M119
Mk-50 Torpedo (Extorp) T598
AIM-120 AMRAAM M10
Mk-50 (Rextorp) T599
AIM-120 AMRAAM (Captive) M10C
AGM-45 Shrike M45
AGM-45 Shrike (Captive) M45C
H.2 DELIVERY DATA CODES
AIM-54 Phoenix M54
AIM-54 Phoenix (Captive) M54C
AGM-62 Walleye M62 Below are the delivery types and delivery codes for
AGM-62 Walleye (Captive) M62C the weapons proficiency subsystem:
AGM-65 IR Maverick M65I
AGM-65 Laser Maverick M65L H.2.1 System/Automatic Deliveries
AGM-71 Tow M71
AGM-78 Standard Arm M78 TYPE DELIVERY DELIVERY
CODE
AGM-84 Harpoon M84
Straight Path (1g) A1
AGM-88 Harm M88 General/Dive Toss (Any g) A2
AGM-114 Hellfire M114 Auto TV (Any g) A3
AGM-122 Sidearm M122 Auto Hud (Any g) A4
AGM- 123 Skipper M123 Auto Slew A5
Mk-76 P76 Air-to-Air Radar F1

Mk-106 P106 Air-to-Air Infrared F2
ACMR/TACTS Pod POD1
High Loft S1
LAU-68 (7 2.75 Rockets) R275
LST/LDT-Bombs (Laser Designated) S2
LAU-61(19 2.75 Rockets) R275
LST/LDT-Missiles (Laser Designated) S3
LAU-10 (5” Zuni) R5 System Mining S4
Mk-94 Chemical Bomb S1 CCIP V1

AERO-14 Spray Tank S2 Point Blank (Boresight/Pickle-Pull) V2
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H.2.2 Manual Deliveries The miscellaneous code contains two characters. If

the first character of the miscellaneous code is “N”, “R”
TYPE DELIVERY DELIVERY or “1,” the data field will be numbers and tenths of
CODE numbers with an implied decimal between the second
0_ Bombs (Manual) B0 and third characters.
5_ Bombs (Manual) B5
10° Bombs (Manual) B1 Below are the listed miscellaneous data codes:
20° Bombs (Manual) B2
30° Bombs (Manual) B3
45° Bombs (Manual) B4 DATA CODE
60° Bombs (Manual) B6 Number of Autorotations Al
5° Popup Bombs (Manual) BA
10° Popup Bombs (Manual) BB Number of Rounds Fired FI
20° Popup Bombs (Manual) BC
30° Popup Bombs (Manual) BC/D Logistical Movement W-79 8” Arty Rounds L1
Logistical Movement B-33 8” Arty Rounds L2
Radar Manual Range Line L0 Logistical Movement B-48 155 MM Arty L3
Labs IP L1 Rounds
Labs Target L2 Logistical Movement B-54 SADM L4
Conlabs L3 Logistical Movement B-43 L5
Special Weapons Laydown L4 Logistical Movement B-57 L6
Mining (Manual) L5 Logistical Movement B-61 L7
5° Rockets (Manual) R5 Night Vision Device Usage (other than low N1

10° Rockets (Manual) R1 light)
20° Rockets (Manual R2 Night Vision Device Usage (low light) 11
30° Rockets(Manual) R3
45° Rockets (Manual) R4 SUA not utilized because of cancellation of N2
flight ops
60° Rockets (Manual) R6
SUA canceled because of wx N3
5° Popup Rockets (Manual) RA
10° Popup Rockets (Manual) RB
SUA canceled because of maintenance R1
20° Popup Rockets (Manual RC action
30° Popup Rockets (Manual) RD SUA canceled by air traffic control R2
H.3 MISCELLANEOUS DATA RECORD

Future Use 12
CODES
Future Use 13
Covered Radio-Successful Check In 21
The miscellaneous data subsystem of NAVFLIRS is
utilized to capture and document miscellaneous train- Covered Radio-Unsuccessful Check In 22
ing and utilization that is of importance to the individual Future Use 31
aviator or his command, but is not documented Future Use 32
elsewhere. Future Use 33
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APPENDIX I
Support Codes
SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAME SUPPORT ACTIVITY NAME

CODES CODE
AL COMNAVAIRLANT MR MARINE RESERVE (CG
FOURTH MAW)
AP COMNAVAIRPAC
MW COMCABWEST
CN CNATRA
MX HMX-1
FL COMMARFORLANT NA COMNAVAIRSYSCOM
FP COMMARFORPAC NS COMNAVSAFECEN (PEP)
ME COMCABEAST RE COMNAVAIRES
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APPENDIX J
USMC Syllabus Codes

J.1 USMC ASSIGNED SYLLABUS CODES J.2 USMC SYLLABUS STATUS CODES
C — Conversion Syllabus. The syllabus provided for

SYLLABUS SYLLABUS aircrewmen converting from one model aircraft to
CODES another within the specific aircraft type (i.e., CH-46 to
A-4 Pilot 7501
CH-53 or F-4 to F/A-18).
EA-6 Pilot 7542/7543 F — Full Syllabus. The standard instruction prescribed

for newly designated aircrewmen to become full-
EA-6 EWO 7584/7588 combat qualified (sometimes referred to as the first tour
AV-8 Pilot 7508/7509 or replacement aircrew (RAC) syllabus).
F/A-18 Pilot 7521/7523/7527 R — Refresher Training. The syllabus to be flown by

aircrewmen who have not flown the model aircraft in
F/A-18 WSO 7524/7525 which refresher training is to be conducted within the
C-9 Pilot 7551 previous 12 months. Refresher programs to be flown by
aircrewmen with differing backgrounds and assign-
CT-39 Pilot 7559 ments are outlined within MCO P3500.14 (Training
UC-12 Pilot 7555
and Readiness Manual, Vol. 1, Admin.).
KC-130 Pilot 7557 T — Transition Syllabus. Syllabus instruction designed

for aircrewmen changing aircraft types. Tactical jet,
Qualified Observer/Gunner 9916 helicopter, fixed-wing transport, fixed-wing observa-
AH-1 Pilot 7565 tion, and VSTOL attack are the Marine Corps aircraft
types.
UH-1 Pilot 7563
J.3 USMC AIRCREW STATUS CODES
CH-46 Pilot 7562
CH-53 Pilot 7564/7566 0 — Personnel authorized more than two syllabuses.
KC-130 Navigator 7372/7380 1 — Tactical Crewmen. Aircrewmen permanently

assigned to a tactical aircraft unit and whose cumulative
KC-130 Radio Operator/ 7381/7382 combat readiness contributes directly toward the com-
Loadmaster
bat readiness of the unit as reported through UNITREP.
KC-130 Flight Engineer 6031/6032
2 — Augmentation Crewmen. Those crewmen as-
KC-130 First Mechanic 6016 signed to fly with tactical squadrons to augment the unit
for combat readiness purposes. No more augmentation
UH-1N Crewchief 6174
personnel will be assigned to a unit than is required to
CH-46 Crewchief 6172 bring that unit to 100-percent T/O.
HH-46 Crewchief 6167 3 — Tactical Support Crewmen. Crewmen similarly
assigned as augmentation crewmen, but only main-
CH-53 Crewchief 6173
tained at a level of combat readiness that shall not
MV-22 Crewchief 6175 inordinately degrade the capacity of the reporting unit
to maintain combat readiness of tactical and augmenta-
MV-22 Pilot 7531/7532 tion crewmen.
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4 — Replacement Aircrewmen. Newly designated 6 — Nonsyllabus pilot.

aircrewmen undergoing training as outlined in the
Training and Readiness Manual within a tactical or 7 — Nonsyllabus NFO.
training squadron.
5 — All enlisted aircrewmen (flight engineers, radio 8 — Other nonsyllabus crewmen.

operators, crewchiefs, gunners, test, trainees, etc.) and
aerial observers and non-USN/USMC NA/NFOs. 9 — Local use.
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APPENDIX K
CNO-Approved IFAR Simulators

K.1 NAVY SIMULATORS (PILOT AND NFO SPECIAL CREW TIME)
Change recommendations to approved simulators may be made by letter to COMNAVAIRFOR (N32).
SIMULATOR SIMULATOR TYPE EQUIP

DESIGNATION TYPE AC/TYPE CODE
2F90A OFT TA-4J VACY
2F119A WST EA-6B VAE1
2F143 OF/NT EA-6B VAEY
2F178 WST EA-6B ICAP II BLK 89A VAEF
2F107 OFT KC-130R VCMB
2F152 OFT KC-130T VCME
2F110 OFT E-2C VEBG
2F166 OFT E-2C VEBE
2F144 OFT E-6A VECA
2F95A OFT F- 14A VFUM
2F153 MFT F-14D VFUA
2F154 WST F-14D VFUB
2E7 VTI F/A-18 VFYA
2F132 OFT/TOFT F/A-18 VFYB
2F136 WST AH-IT/W VHTK
2F64C OFT SH-3H VHCL
2F180 APT VH-3D VHCU
2F117B OFT CH-46D VHRH
2F172 APT CH-46E VHRM
2F121 OFT CH-53D VHUA
2F141 OFT MH-53E VHUK
2F189 OFT MH-60S VHZX
2B42 FIT TH-57C VHSH
2F135 OFT SH-60B VHZB
2F135A TOFT SH-60B VHYB
2F139 WST SH-60B VHZW
2F146 WST SH-60F VHZF
2F142(F) OFT P-3C VPCE
2F87(F) OFT P-3C VPBR
2F179 TACT P-3C VPCF
2F140 WST P-3C VPB6
2F92B WST S-3B VSBJ
2F101 OFT T-2C VTBB
2B37 FIT T-34C VTEB
2F129 OFT T-44A VACV
2F137 IFT T-45A VTMA
2F138 OFT T-45A VTMB
2F137C IFT T-45C VTME
2F138C OFT T-45C VTMF
2F138D OFT T-45C VTMG
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2F133 OFT AV-8B VAGC
2F149 WST AV-8B VAGQ
2F150 WST AV-8B VAGR
2F151 OFT MV-22B VKAA
2F161 WST UH-1N VHTR
2F175 APT UH-1N VHTS
2F170 APT AH-1W VHTQ
2F171 APT CH-53E VHUM
2F173 WST CH-46E VHRN
2F174 WST CH-53E VHUP
Where simulator types are as follows:

APT — Aircrew Procedure Trainer
FIT — Flight Instrument Trainer
IFT — Instrument Flight Trainer
OFT — Operational Flight Trainer
OF/NT — Operational Flight/Navigation Trainer
TACT — Tactical Air Crew Trainer
TOFT — Tactical Operational Flight Trainer
WST — Weapon System Trainer
WTT — Weapon Tactics Trainer
K.2 NAVY SIMULATORS (NFO SPECIAL CREW TIME ONLY)
The following simulators are suitable only for substitution of special crew time.
Note
Pilots must occupy a pilot station to log pilot time.
15E22C TTT EA-6B VAER
15F8A TT E-2C VEBJ
15F8B TT E-2C VEBL
15C9A MCOT F-14A VFUC
14B51 WTT SH-60B VHZC
14H9 TTT SH-60F VHZV
2F87(T) TTT P-3C VPBF
2F87B(T) TTT P-3C VPCG
2F87C(T) TTT P-3C VPCH
2F140(T) TTT P-3C VPB6
14B49A TT S-3B VSBK
Where simulator types are as follows:

MCOT — Missile Control Officer Trainer
TT — Tactics Trainer
TTT — Team Tactics Trainer
WTT — Weapon Tactics Trainer
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K.3 NONNAVY SIMULATORS (PILOT AND SPECIAL CREW TIME)

SIMULATOR TYPE EQUIP
A/C TYPE TYPE LOCATION CODE
TC-4C OFT FSI SAVANNAH VZAG
C-9 OFT FSI LONG BEACH VZAC
C-9/DC-9-33 OFT FSI ST. LOUIS NA
C-20G/D OFT FSI SAVANNAH/FSI LONG BEACH NA
C-37A OFT FSI SAVANNAH NA
C-40 OFT CAE DALLAS NA
UC-12B OFT FSI/SIMUFLITE VZAP
C-130E OFT US AIR FORCE VZAU
C-130T OFT CAE TAMPA NA
E-3 OFT/TTT US AIR FORCE/NATO VZBE
F-4 OFT/WST US AIR FORCE VZAT
RF-4 OFT US AIR FORCE VZAK
F-15 OFT/WST US AIR FORCE VZBV
F-16 OFT/WST US AIR FORCE VCT7
F-111 OFT/WST US AIR FORCE VCT6
AH-1S OFT US ARMY VZA5
AH-1T OFT US ARMY VZA1
UH-1 OFT US ARMY VZAM
HH-52 OFT US COAST GUARD VZAJ
UH-60 OFT US ARMY VZAQ
AH-64 OFT US ARMY VZBC
T-37 OFT US AIR FORCE VZBJ
T-38 OFT US AIR FORCE VZBK
CT-39 OFT FSI ST. LOUIS VZAE
T-43 OFT/TT US AIR FORCE VZAX
FALCON OFT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZBL
HARRIER OFT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZBM
HORNET (F-18) OFT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZA8
JAGUAR OFT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZA7
LYNX OFT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZBN
MIRAGE OFT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZBP
ORION (P-3) OFT/TTT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZBQ
SEA KING (H-3) OFT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZBR
TORNADO OFT/WST NUMEROUS FOREIGN VZA6
AURORA OFT/TTT/WST CANADA VZBA
CRUSADER (F-8) OFT/WST FRANCE VZBS
ETENDARD OFT/WST FRANCE VDT1
F-14 WST GRUMMAN VZBU
F-15 WST MCAIR ST. LOUIS VZBV
F/A-18 WST MCAIR ST. LOUIS VZAW
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SIMULATOR TYPE EQUIP

A/C TYPE TYPE LOCATION CODE
GENERIC FIXED WING US AIR FORCE V1AF
HELO US AIR FORCE V2AF
FIXED WING US ARMY V1AR
HELO US ARMY V2AR
FIXED WING US COAST GUARD V1CG
HELO US COAST GUARD V2CC
FIXED WING FOREIGN V1FM
HELO FOREIGN V2FM
FIXED WING NASA VZBW
V/STOL NASA VZAV
MFS FIXED WING PATUXENT RIVER VZBX
MFS V/STOL PATUXENT RIVER VZBY
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APPENDIX L
List of Forms and Reports

FORMS School/Course Attendance Record,
The following forms may be obtained through the OPNAV 3760/32E (Rev 4-90),
Navy Forms Online page of the Navy Electronic S/N 0107-LF-009-7600
Directives System website http://neds.nebt.daps.mil,
except as noted otherwise. Operational Physiology and Survival Training,
OPNAV 3760/32F (Rev 4-90),
Aviators Flight Log Book, OPNAV 3760/31(4-65), S/N 0107-LF-009-7700
S/N 0107-LF-736-2001
Examination Record, OPNAV 3760/32G (Rev 4-90),
Clearance for Nonmilitary/Nonaircrew Personnel to S/N 0107-LF-009-7800
Fly in USN/USMC Aircraft, OPNAV 3710/18 Review and Certificate Record, OPNAV 3760/32A
(3-04), S/N 0107-LF-128-3300 (Rev 4-81), S/N 0107-LF-736-2120
Clearance Notice (Aeromedical), NAVMED 6410/2 Record of Flight Equipment Issue, OPNAV 3760/32B
(5-90), S/N 0105-LF-010-1700 (Rev 4-81), S/N 0107-LF-736-2130
Flight Weather Briefing, DD-175-1 (9-89), Flight Personnel Designation Required,

S/N 0102-LF-008-4200 OPNAV 3760/32C (Rev 4-81),
S/N 0107-LF-736-2140
Grounding Notice (Aeromedical), NAVMED
Mishap/Flight Violation Record, OPNAV 3760/32H
6410/1(5-90), S/N 0105-LF-010-1600
(Rev 4-81), S/N 0107-LF-736-2190
Military Flight Plan, DD 175 (5-86) Flight Jacket Divider Tabs, OPNAV 3760/32I
S/N 0102-LF-001-7500 (Rev 4-81), S/N 0107-LF-000-7500
NATOPS/Tactical Change Recommendation, Record of Disclosure Privacy Act of 1974,
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OPNAV 3710/6 (4-90), S/N 0107-LF-982-6400 OPNAV 5211/9 (Rev 3-92),

S/N 0107-LF-013-8400
NATOPS Evaluation Report, OPNAV 3710/7 (3-95),
S/N 0107-LF-982-7600 Aircraft Inspection and Acceptance Record,
OPNAV 4790/141 (Rev 12-89),
NATOPS Flight Personnel Training and Qualification S/N 0107-LF-008-4600
Jacket, OPNAV 3760/32 (4-81),
S/N 0107-LF-736-2112 Record of Completed Flight Time, OPNAV 3760/37
(Rev 9-74) S/N 0107-LF-037-6185
NATOPS Instrument Rating Request, OPNAV 3710/2
Weight and Balance Clearance Form F, DD 365-4
(1-74) S/N 0107-LF-728-2903
(8-96), S/N 0102-LF-115-1400
Naval Aircraft Flight Record, OPNAV 3710/4, (2-84), Officers Qualification Record NAVMC 123A
S/N 0107-LF-037-1020 (Rev 9-95), S/N 0109-LF-062-8800
Mission Qualification Record, OPNAV 3760/32D U.S. Marine Service Book Cover NAVMC 118A
(Rev 4-90), S/N 0107-LF-009-7500 (Rev 12-96), S/N 0109-LF-067-1200
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Air Transportation Agreement, DD 1381(7-62) REPORTS

can be obtained electronically from the DOD
Forms Library website, http://web1.whs.osd.mil/ The following reports are approved in accordance
with SECNAVINST 5214.2B:
icdhome/forms.htm.
FAA 7233-1 — Procure at nearest FAA Flight Stan- REPORT
dards District Office SYMBOL TITLE LOCATION
CNATRAGEN 3760/3A — Chief of Naval Air OPNAV Minimum Page 11-13
Training NAS, Corpus Christi, TX 78419 3710-19 Flight Time para 11.5.2
Requirements
Records Transmittal and Receipt, SF-135 (7-85), Waiver
NSN 7540-00-634-4093 is stocked at GSA and can Request
be obtained electronically from the GSA Forms
Library website, http://www.gsa.gov. OPNAV NATOPS Page A-11
3710-21 Evaluation
Report of Medical Examination, SF 88 (10-94), Report
S/N 7540-00-634-4038 is stocked at GSA and can
be obtained electronically from the GSA Forms
Library website, http://www.gsa.gov.
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A Joint service battlestaff personnel
embarked on naval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
ACM Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Communication requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10 Marking of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Training rules, simulated ACM . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8 Mishap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Weather criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11 Naval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
ACT/CRM Noise abatement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Critical behavioral skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Pilots, civilian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Effective ACT/CRM training . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Ineffective ACT/CRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Other military services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2, 6-3
Actual flameout approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Performance record attempts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Adequate cockpit visual lookout . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Policy concerning use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Adjunctive training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Pressurized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Aerial refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Qualification to transition into jet,
Aerobatic flight precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 helicopter, or tilt-rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Aeromedical Right-of-way between single and
Aeromedical officer flying policy . . . . . . . . . 11-2 formations of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Aeronautical organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10 Side numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Air defense identification Twin-engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
zone violations, alleged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Unpressurized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Air traffic control procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Unusual performance of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Approach instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 VIP, handling of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Authorized personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 With three or more engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Aircrew
Control of formation flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
coordination/crew resource
Control tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Departure instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Personal protective equipment requirements . . . 8-1
Handling of VIP aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Aircrewman
Minimum fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Classification, Naval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Taxi instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Requirements for positional qualification
“Limitations/remarks” section . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 as a naval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Pilot in command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Maximum time limit for positional
Aircraft qualification as naval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Approach criteria for single-piloted . . . . . . . 5-20 Qualification Waivers for naval . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Commander requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Time of requalification for naval . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Airfields, authorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Data section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6 Airlift requirements, special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Equipment requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Airports
Flying in other than military . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Other than U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Foreign military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 U.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
inspection and acceptance (AIA) Airspace
record, OPNAV 4790/141 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Special use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
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Unusual maneuvers within Class B, C, Other than permanently
or D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 designated aeronautical personnel . . . . . . . 11-14
Air-to-air missile training flights . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 ASTC curriculum capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-5
All fixed-wing multiengine transition pilots . . . 12-11 ATC clearance requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Allocation of temporary flight orders . . . . . . . . 12-9 Auditing of enlisted flight record . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8
Alternate airfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Authorities
Altitude limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Guidance for qualifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Annoyance to civilians and endangering Qualifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
private property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Annual revalidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 To waive minimum flight requirements . . . 11-12
Anti-collision lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Authorized airfields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Applicability of flying regulations Aircraft operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
other than naval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Flight plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Applicability of the total mission Fuel purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
requirement codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Helicopter, tilt-rotor, and VSTOL/STOL
Approach(es) landing areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3 Signing the flight plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Actual flameout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Authorized personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1, 7-2
Criteria for aircraft in formation . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Autorotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Criteria for multipiloted aircraft . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Aviation life support systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Criteria for single-piloted aircraft . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Aircrew personal protective equipment
Execution of the missed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Final approach abnormalities during radar . . . 5-21 Liferafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Flameout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Parachutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Oxygen/cabin pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21 Aviation physical examinations and
Simulated flameout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Approval authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7, 3-9, 5-3 General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Approved Disposition of aircrew found not
physically qualified (NPQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Curricula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Medical service group III pilot in
Simulators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6
command requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Areas
Medical service groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Designated aerobatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Required evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Helicopter, tilt-rotor, and Scope of examinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
VSTOL/STOL landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Aviation career incentive pay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Noise sensitive and wilderness . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Aviation career incentive pay for rated
Assembly and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 members (rated members include
Flight records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 aeronautically designated naval a
Procurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13 viators and naval flight officers) . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Qualifications and achievements . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Policy and procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9
Assigned syllabus codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1 Aviation
Assignment of Life support systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Aircraft to specific individuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Operations officer (AVOPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
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Qualification/currency requirements Aircraft pilots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4 Crewmembers flying naval
Service career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 aircraft (active) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Aviators flight log book, OPNAV 3760/31 . . . . 10-17 Law enforcement officials (LEO) . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
General policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Claims for personal property in
Avoidance maritime disasters of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Commercial carriers and aircraft of Classificationand qualification of naval
civil registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 aircrewman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Installations important to defense . . . . . . . . . 5-23 General requirements for positional
qualification as a naval aircrewman . . . . . . 12-9
B Maximum time limit for positional
qualification as naval aircrewman . . . . . . . . 12-9
Bailout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Naval aircrewman classification . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Beards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Binders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 Qualification waivers for naval aircrewmen . . 12-9
Blood donation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Time of requalification for naval
Boards, Composition and functions of instrument aircrewman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
flight boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 Purpose of flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Briefing, weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Claims for personal property in
maritime disasters of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1, 12-1
C Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16, 12-6
Of Naval aircrewman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9
Call sign requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Of total mission
Canceling a publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 requirement codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Categories of eligible participants Closed airfields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
for orientation flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Closing of flight plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Categories of NATOPS publications . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Military installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Celebrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Nonmilitary installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Change Codes
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Applicability of the total mission
Preparation and distribution of requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
interim changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Assigned syllabus codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
Routine change recommendations . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Classification of total mission requirement . . . D-1
Urgent change recommendations . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Delivery data codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Exception codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Chase aircraft General purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
Position and communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Marine aircrew status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
Check-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24 Marine Syllabus status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
Checklists Miscellaneous data record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
Takeoff and landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Opportune cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2
Chief of naval air training responsibility . . . . . 12-11 Ordnance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1
Circadian rhythm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Passenger priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
Civilian Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2
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Special qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1 Weight and balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Specific purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Convening announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I-1 Convening decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
System status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Time zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 Co-pilot, helicopters not requiring . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Total mission requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Creating, updating and canceling
Weapons Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1 NATOPS publications
Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Canceling a publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Formation leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Creating a new publication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Updating existing publications . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Instructors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Crew composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Mission commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Crewmembers
Pilot in command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Enlisted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
Pilot in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10, 8-4, 10-1
Marine corps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
Command and control communication . . . . . . . . 7-4
Navy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
Commercial carriers and aircraft of
Criteria
civil registry, avoidance of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
For continuing instrument approaches
Communication
to a landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Non-precision approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Navigation, identification (CNI) equipment . . 5-19 Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Compliance with directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Cross-country planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Composition and functions of instrument Cross-country flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
flight boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Conduct Risk assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Currently assigned total mission
NATOPS review conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 requirement codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-7
Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Conference D
Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Daily flight schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Decompression sickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Report contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3, 11-9, 18-23
Report disposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Dehydration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Report preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Delays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Release jumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Conformance to TERPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Delivery data codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2
Considerations Manual deliveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4 System/automatic deliveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2
Content of report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Contractor support of NATOPS review Dental care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Departure instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Control Departure procedure (DP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
IFR filing and positive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Description
Formation flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 ORM process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Overall use and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Descriptive titles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Designated aerobatics areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
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DIFOPS/DIFDEN billet review/assignment Environmental exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22
(USN only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Evaluation flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Direct user access terminal service (DUAT) . . . . 4-3 Examination
Discharging of passengers/cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Periodic flight physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Dispersal of pesticides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Exception codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Displays and demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Execution of the missed approach . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Disposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26, A-1 Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Aircrew found not physically Expenditure of airborne stores
qualified (NPQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25 through extensive cloud cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Dissimilar formation flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15 Explanation of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Distress Extensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 External stores/cargo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Eyeglasses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Distribution of changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Disturbance of wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 F
Ditching precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 FAA order 7110.65 (air traffic control)
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 (NOTAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Of the naval aircraft flight record . . . . . . . . . 10-3 FAA reports and cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Factors affecting personnel readiness
DOD flight information publications (FLIPS) and qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
(NOTAL) and notices to airmen (NOTAMS) Failure
(NOTAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Draft NATOPS publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 To meet requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Drugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 FAR 91 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
FAR exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
E Feathering or securing engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Federal aviation regulations (FAR) . . . . . . . . 1-2, 9-1
Embarkation of passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 File contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Filing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Humanitarian operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Jettisoning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Final approach abnormalities during
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 radar approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Employment of naval aviators by Firing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
civilian contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Fixed wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Enhancing ORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Versus fixed-wing ACM altitude
Enlisted crewmembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11 restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Hazardous duty incentive pay for enlisted Versus fixed-wing ACM and ground
member/aeronautically designated attack interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
enlisted and nondesignated officers . . . . . 11-12 Versus helicopter and helicopter versus
Marine corps crewmembers . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 helicopter ACM altitude restrictions . . . . . . 5-12
Navy crewmembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11 Flag or general officer embarked . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Entitlement status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 Flameout approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Actual flameout approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Flight personnel training/qualification Simulated flameout approaches . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
jacket entry/aviators flight log book . . . . . . 3-15 Flat hatting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
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Fleet air introduction/liaison of survival Plan forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
aircrew flight equipment Plan modification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
(FAILSAFE) program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22 Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Fleet replacement squadrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10 Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Flight authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-19
Flightcrew requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Record summary, total and for
Flight clothing record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20 12 months preceding this log . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Flight control station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8, A-2
Flight crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Requested by civilian contractors . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
And flight support personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Schedule, signing the daily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Flight demonstrations and static exhibits . . . . . . 3-9 Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Approval authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
Exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
NATO flight demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Weather briefing form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
NATO live weapons demonstrations . . . . . . . 3-10 Weather packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Naval aircraft participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Weather conditions precluding VFR . . . . . . . 5-16
Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Flightcrew requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Flight operations with night vision devices . . . . 5-24 Flying
Activity denied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4
Operating limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Individuals in DIFDEN status . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Flight precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Leave status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Command and control communication . . . . . . 7-4
Other than military aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Distress and emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Regulations other than Naval, appicability
Ditching and bailout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Regulations, reports of investigations of
Power failure on multiengine aircraft . . . . . . . 7-3 violations of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Starting, turning, and taxiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Foreign
Takeoff and landing checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Military aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Military personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3, 3-4
Tobacco products in aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Formal changes to NATOPS publications . . . . . . 2-8
Flight(s) Formation
Authorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Flight lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Boards, Composition and functions of instrument Flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
flight boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 Leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Control station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11 Takeoffs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
General/specific purpose codes . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1, L–1
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Flight plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
Nonessential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Flight weather briefing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Over the high seas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Instrument rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4
Personnel and passenger briefing . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Fuel
Personnel training/qualification jacket Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
entry/aviators flight log book entry . . . . . . . 3-15 Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Plan approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Functional checkflights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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Crew composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Combinations A through I (training flights) . . D-2
Weather criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Combinations J through R (service flights) . . . D-3
Combinations S throughZ (combat flights) . . . D-5
G Graded elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-21
General flight rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Ground
Aircraft speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33
Flight over the high seas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Formation flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Military training routes (MTRS) . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 H
Right-of-way between single and
formations of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Handbook, program manager’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Special use airspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Hazardous duty incentive pay for enlisted
Supersonic flight operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 member/aeronautically designated enlisted
and nondesignated officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12
General
Height and body weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Administrative requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Helicopter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Aircraft side numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Aircraft commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-4
Air wings (CV) and associated squadrons . . . B-1
Not requiring a copilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Exceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Second pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Fleet replacement squadrons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
Tilt-rotor night hover operation
Flight personnel/passenger restrictions . . . . . . 7-1 over water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Flight rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Tilt-rotor operations in class B,
Future assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 C, or D airspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
How to obtain copies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Tilt-rotor, and VSTOL/STOL landing areas . . 4-3
Marking of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Tilt-rotors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Naval air training command squadrons Transition pilots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
and units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Helicopter/tilt-rotor ops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Other aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Helicopter/tilt-rotor night hover
Other units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 operation over water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17, 11-1 Helicopter/tilt-rotor operations in
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25, 7-1 class B, C, or D airspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Present assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Helicopter/tilt-rotor terrain flight
Prestart precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Purpose and scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Human performance and aero-medical
Purpose codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 qualifications for flight and flight
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16, 8-24 support personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Requirements for qualification . . 12-2, 12-4, 12-8 Factors affecting personnel readiness
and qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Simulated air combat maneuvering
(ACM) training rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Performance maintenance during
continuous and sustained operations . . . . . . 8-11
Simulated instrument flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Hyperbaric exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Unit identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Hypobaric exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Unusual maneuvers within class B,
C, or D air space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
I
Waiver requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
General Purpose Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2 Icing and thunderstorm conditions . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
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Identification, unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1 Criteria for continuing instrument
IFR filing and positive control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 approaches to a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
IFR flight plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8 Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Immunization/injections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Disposition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32, 3-16 Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Approved agenda items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Incident reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Incorporation of changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Individual and command responsibilities . . . . 11-15
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Individual flight activity reporting
system (IFARS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
IR procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
In-flight refueling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Issuing authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2
Information, other government sources . . . . . . . . 1-2
Issuing interim changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Installations, military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Installations, nonmilitary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
J
Initial Qualification . . . . . . . . 12-2, 12-4, 12-6, 12-8
Instrument Departures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Jacket, NATOPS flight personnel training and
Aircraft equipment requirements . . . . . . . . . 5-18 qualification, OPNAV 3760/32 . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Instrument flight rules and positive Jet transition pilots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
control procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Jettisoning fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
General requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16 Joining formations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Instrument approaches and Joint service battlestaff personnel
landing minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 embarked on naval aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8
Instrument departures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Instrument ratings and qualifications . . . . . . . . 13-1 Jump precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Composition and functions of
instrument flight boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-2 L
Pilots/naval flight officers required to Landing
maintain instrument ratings/ Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-3
qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Renewal/expiration of instrument
Procedure for checking wheels
ratings and qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
down and locked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Instrument rating forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Reduced same runway separation . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Instrument Runway braking action advisory/
Approaches and landing minimums . . . . . . . 5-20 condition readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Departures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14, 5-19 Taxi lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Flight equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Letters of agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 6-4
Ground training, examination, and Liferafts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1, 8-4
flight evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Lights
Navigation packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19 Air-to-air missile training flights . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Or composite flight plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 Anti-collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Insufficient NATOPS guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Control of formation flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Intermediate classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-7 Functional checkflights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
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GPCS L, M, N, and O for service flights . . . . D-3 Aircraft arriving in the continental U.S.
Landing/taxi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 from overseas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Nonessential flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Orientation flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Minimum altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
PCS L, M, N, and O for service flights . . . . . . D-3 Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
PCS to be used with GPCS J and Training routes (MTRS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
K for service flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Minimum
Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
SPCs to be used with GPCS J and K for Flying hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3
service flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
Limitations Fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Training syllabus requirements . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Weight and Balance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Remarks section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Minimum flightcrew requirements . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Specific operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Aircraft commander requirement . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Helicopters not requiring a copilot . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Limited duty (LIMDU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26
Insufficient NATOPS guidance . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Loading/offloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Rescue helicopters operating over water . . . . . 4-2
Local flying rules and instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Use of lookouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Logging simulator time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-5
Miscellaneous data record codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3
Logistics data section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Mishap and flight rule violation record . . . . . . 10-21
Lookouts, use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Missing data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Loose articles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Mission commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Loss of pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Monthly individual flight activity report
(NAVFLIRS-3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
M Multipiloted fixed-wing aircraft (pilot) . . . . . . . 12-1
General requirements for qualification . . . . . 12-2
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Pilot classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Maintenance, assembly and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Specific requirements for qualification . . . . . 12-1
Manifest requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Multipiloted rotary-wing aircraft (pilot) . . . . . . 12-3
Manual deliveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-3 General requirements for qualification . . . . . 12-4
Marine aerial navigation officer . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8 Pilot classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Marine corps Specific requirements for qualification . . . . . 12-3
crewmembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Multipiloted tilt-rotor aircraft (pilot) . . . . . . . . . 12-5
flight personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12 Pilot classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Marking of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2 Specific requirements for qualifications . . . . 12-5
Master flight files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Tilt-rotor second pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Procedures for maintaining . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16 N
Specific requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 NASTP adjunctive training topic guide . . . . . . . . E-6
Storage/forwarding of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 NASTP curricula outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
Submission requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 NASTP training requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
Medical or economic insect pests . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 NASTP training status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
Medical service groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26 NATO
Military Flight demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
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Live weapons demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Naval aircraft flight record, OPNAV 3710/4 . . . . 10-2
NATOPS air traffic control manual Aircraft data section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6, 10-8
(NAVAIR 00-80T-114) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Civilian crewmembers flying naval
NATOPS evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 aircraft (active) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Documentation of the naval aircraft
Documentation/record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 flight record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Evaluation flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Logistics data section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10
Ground evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Naval air depots (NAVAIRDEPOTS) . . . . . 10-15
Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Personnel data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Personnel exchange program/DCMC/
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
any aero nautically designated
Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34 personnel assigned to an activity where
NATOPS flight personnel training and DSF support is not available . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
qualification Jacket, OPNAV 3760/32 . . . . . . 10-22 Weapons proficiency data section . . . . . . . . 10-12
NATOPS program administration . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Naval aircraft participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9, 9-2
Categories of NATOPS publications . . . . . . . . 2-7 Naval aircraft/simulator flight
Distribution of changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 classification system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Duty assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Deviation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Formal changes to NATOPS publications . . . . 2-8 Primary source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
General administrative requirements . . . . . . . 2-6 Naval aviation survival training program . . . . . 8-11
Incorporation of changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Approved curricula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Issuing interim changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Graded elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-17
Products and publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Physical prerequisites for participation
Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 in the NASTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
NATOPS Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14
Canceling a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Training requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Creating a new . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9 Training waivers/qualification extensions . . . . 8-17
Naval commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Updating Existing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Naval flight officers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6
NATOPS review conference procedures . . . . . . 2-22
General requirements for qualification . . . . . 12-8
Conduct of NATOPS review conferences . . . 2-23
Naval flight officer classification . . . . . . . . . 12-6
Conference agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Specific requirements for qualification . . . . . 12-7
Conference location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Naval flight record subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Conference report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Navy simulators (NFO special crew time only) . K-2
Contractor support of NATOPS review Navy simulators (pilot and NFO special
conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 crew time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-1
Convening announcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Navy
Convening decision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Crewmembers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-11
Implementation of approved agenda items . . . 2-31 Flight personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
Preliminary conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Night hover operation over water . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Prepublication reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31 Night vision devices, flight operations with . . . 5-24
Publication production package . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 No communication link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Noise sensitive and wilderness areas . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Noise sensitive areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Naval air depots (NAVAIRDEPOTS) . . . . . . . 10-15 Nonaeronautical organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
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Nonessential flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Vital military . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Nonmilitary installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 Opportune cargo codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-2
Non-naval commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Ordnance codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-1
Non-navy simulators (pilot and Orientation flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
special crew time) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K-3 Approval authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Non-precision approach criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Categories of eligible participants
Nonstandard operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 for orientation flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Flight limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
NVD training program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-22 Flight prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
O ORM process description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Other governing sources of information . . . . . . . 1-2
Officer in tactical command embarked . . . . . . . 3-10 DOD flight information publications
Officer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-9 (FLIPS) (NOTAL) and notices to
Operating airmen (NOTAMS) (NOTAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 FAA order 7110.65 (air traffic
Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 control (NOTAL)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Operation of battery powered devices . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Federal aviation regulations (FAR) . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Operation of unmanned aerial Local flying rules and instructions . . . . . . . . . 1-2
vehicles (UAVS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 NATOPS air traffic control manual
Displays and demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 (NAVAIR 00-80T-114) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
General precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 NATOPS manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Overall use and control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Other instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Specific operating limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Other
Operational flying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Additional ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Military personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Aeromedical officer flying policy . . . . . . . . . 11-2
Other preflight requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Aviation operations officer (AVOPS) . . . . . . 11-3
Call sign requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Aviation qualification/currency
requirements summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4 Manifest requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Flying activity denied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4 Minimum fuel requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Minimum flying hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-3 Weather briefing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Weather criteria for filing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Policy governing assignment
of inactive reserve personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Weight and balance control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Prorating minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4 Oxygen/cabin pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Operational-risk management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Enhancing ORM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
P
ORM process description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13 Parachute jumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Operations Delayed release jumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
FAA reports and cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15 Demonstrations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Federal aviation regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Nonstandard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Jump precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Performance maintenance during Parachutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
continuous and sustained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11 Passenger priority codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
Supersonic flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
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Performance maintenance during Personnel authorized to perform
continuous and sustained operations . . . . . . . . 8-11 crew duties in naval aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Period of grace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1 Personnel authorized to pilot naval aircraft . . . . 3-3
Periodic flight physical examination . . . . . . . . . 8-24 Personnel authorized to taxi naval aircraft . . . . . 3-4
Personnel Policy and procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Authorized to perform crew duties Special policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
in naval aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Position lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Authorized to pilot naval air craft . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Post hospitalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Authorized to taxi naval aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Postgrounding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18 Postmishap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25
Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Power failure on multiengine aircraft . . . . . . . . . 7-3
Practice approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Exchange program/DCMC/ any aero-
nautically designated personnel assigned Preflight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
to an activity where DSF support is not Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2, 5-3
available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Physical Preliminary
Prerequisites for participation in Conferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
the NASTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14 NATOPS publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25 Preparation and distribution of
Pilot(s) interim changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Classification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1, 12-1, 2-53 Prepublication reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1, 3-10
Pressurized aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Command/formation leader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Prevention of carbon monoxide and
Naval flight officers required to maintain other toxic by-product contamination . . . . . . . . 7-5
instrument ratings/qualifications . . . . . . . . . 13-1
Previous experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10
Planning
Primary source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
Cross-country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32, 3-14, 7-4
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Air traffic control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Preflight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2, 5-3 Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Policy governing NATOPS evaluation Checking wheels down
flight substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15 and locked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3, 3-14, 7-4
Policy governing flying time substitution . . 11-14 Distress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Policy governing NATOPS evaluation Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
flight substitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14 Filing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Instrument flight rules and
Concerning use of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 positive control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Governing assignment of inactive Maintaining master flight files . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
reserve personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 NATOPS evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31
Governing logging, reporting, and use Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4, 11-9
of simulator time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Governing management of Terminal instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
DIFDEN personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-8 Visual flight rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Nonessential flights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 VR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
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Procurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12 Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Proficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9 Renewal/expiration of instrument
Program manager’s handbook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 ratings and qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1
Prorating minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-4 Reporting and recording of deviations
Publication production package . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 and violations of flying regulations
Purpose and mishap information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1 Alleged air defense identification
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 zone violations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Applicability of flying regulations
other than naval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Q
FAA reports and cooperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Qualification of UAV flightcrew . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8 Flight personnel training/qualification
Qualification to transition into jet, jacket entry/aviators flight
helicopter, or tilt-rotor aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10 log book entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11 Incident reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Chief of naval air training responsibility . . . . 12-11 Reports of investigations of
Minimum training syllabus requirements . . . 12-10 violations of flying regulations . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Qualification(s) Reports of investigations of violations
Achievements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17, A-2 of flying regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Opportunity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-10 Reports, inquiries, and investigations . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Waivers for naval aircrew men . . . . . . . . . . . 12-9 Report(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4, 12-11, L-2
Quantity of oxygen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Marine corps flight personnel . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
Quick attachable chest-type parachutes (QAC) . . . 8-5 Navy flight personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11
Revocation of qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12
R Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L-2
Requalification . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2, 12-4, 12-6, 12-8
Radar trail departures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14 Required evaluations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24
Reclining seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Requirement for instrument ratings . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Reconstructions of log books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-17 Failure to meet requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9, 8-14
Special rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Reduced same runway separation . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3
Standard rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Reducing flight-related disturbances . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9, 8-4, 10-17, 13-1
Air-to-air missile training flights . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
ACM communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Annoyance to civilians and
Additional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16, 12-10
endangering private property . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Aircraft commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Avoidance of commercial carriers
and aircraft of civil registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Aircraft equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Avoidance of installations important ATC clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
to defense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Call sign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Disturbance of wildlife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Chase aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Expenditure of airborne stores Failure to meet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
through extensive cloud cover . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24 Flightcrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Jettisoning fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 General administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Zooming of vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Manifest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Refresher continuation (R/RP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-20 Minimum flightcrew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Regular and reserve personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 NASTP training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
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Other preflight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Second pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Special airlift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Security of aircraft away from base . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Specific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 Aircraft mishap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Submission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15 See and avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11, 8-23 Selected aviation instructions
Waiving IFR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18 (listed in numerical sequence) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Rescue Service codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-2
Aircrewmen equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Severe weather watch bulletins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8
Helicopters operating over water . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Shipment orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Responsibilities . . . . . . . . 2-3, 3-14, 4-9, 11-15, A-1 Shore-to-ship and ship-to-shore operations . . . . . 4-4
Pilot in command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4, 2-22 Signing the flight plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Rest and sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Simulated flameout approaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Restrictions on instrument ratings . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Simulator sickness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10
Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1 Special qualification codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . F-1
Revocation orders to duty involving flying . . . 11-15 Special
Revocation of Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-12 Airlift requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Revoked Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2 Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Revoking of instrument ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-4 Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Right-of-way between single and Specialized, supplemental or continuation
formations of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 (N or NP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Risk assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Specific
Routine change recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Operating limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Runway braking action advisory/ Purpose codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
condition readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Requirements for qualification . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1,
12-3, 12-7, 12-5
S Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Speed
Safety belts and shoulder harnesses . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 Aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Scheduling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Standard rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-3
Scope Purpose, and applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Starting
General policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1, A-1 Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Search and rescue pilot/rescue Turning, and taxiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
swimmer training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23 Station
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23 Flight control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Prerequisites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-24 Stopover flights within the united states . . . . . . . 4-5
Training requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-23 Storage/forwarding of master flight files . . . . . 10-17
Seats Submission requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-15
Aircraft data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-6, 10-8 Summary
Aircrew data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8 Pilot time by month, model, etc . . . . . . . . . 10-19
“Limitations/remarks” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Total flight record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Logistics data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-10 Supersonic flight operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Reclining . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Aerobatic flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Section Simulated Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM)
Weapons proficiency data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 training rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
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Simulated instrument flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13 Travel orders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Supervision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-15 Turnup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
System status codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1 Twin-engine aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
System/automatic deliveries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H-2
U
System(s)
Aviation life support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 U.S. customs, health, immigration, and
Naval aircraft/simulator flight classification . . . D-1 agricultural clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Naval flight record subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 Discharging of passengers/cargo . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Foreign military aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Medical or economic insect pests . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
T Military aircraft arriving in the
continental U.S. from overseas . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Tactical jet and tactical jet training aircraft . . . . . 8-5
Naval aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Takeoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
UCRs
Landing checklists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
NAVAIR NATOPS publications . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
OPNAVINST 3710.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Taxi instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Unit
Taxiing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
Temporary NATOPS evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-34
Flight restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Unplanned formation flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Medical waivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-26 Unpressurized aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Terminal instrument procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16 Unusual maneuvers within class B, C,
Annual revalidation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 or D air space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Conformance to TERPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17 Unusual performance of aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Termination of ACM engagements . . . . . . . . . . 5-12 Updating existing publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Theater indoctrination training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Use of lookouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Third pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 USMC aircrew status codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
Tilt-rotor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 USMC syllabus status codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . J-1
Aircraft commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-6 V
Second pilot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-5
Transition pilots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-11 VFR flight plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Visual flight rules procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Time limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3, 12-4, 12-6, 12-8
Additional requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Time limits on action of each
Compliance with directives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
report of investigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Judgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Time zone codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G-1
See and avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Tobacco products in aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Weather conditions precluding
Tower clearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22 VFR flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Tower/approach control responsibilities . . . . . . 5-21 Weather minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Training of enlisted flight personnel . . . . . . . . . 12-8 Vital military operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Allocation of temporary flight orders . . . . . . 12-9 Letters of agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Auditing of enlisted flight record . . . . . . . . . 12-8 Priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Flight records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-8 VR procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Training
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11, 8-23, A-2 W
Waivers/qualification extensions . . . . . . . . . . 8-17 Waivers of minimum flying requirements . . . . 11-12
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Action required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Weather
Assignment of other than permanently Briefing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
designated aeronautical personnel . . . . . . . 11-14 Conditions precluding VFR flight . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Authority to waive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-12 Criteria for filing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Waiver
Minimums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15
Physical standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-25 Weight, height and body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11
Requests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Wording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Waiving IFR requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Warnings, cautions, and notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Z
Weapons proficiency data section . . . . . . . . . . 10-12 Zooming of vessels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
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OPNAVINST 3710.

NATOPS GENERAL FLIGHT AND

OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3710.7T

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

IN REPLY REFER TO:

OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3710.7T

From: Chief of Naval Operations

Subj: NATOPS GENERAL FLIGHT AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

End: (1) NATOPS General Flight and Operating Instructions

2. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 371 0.7S

Director, Air Warfare

FE4 (Security Group Activity)

LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

TOTAL NUMBER OF PAGES IN THIS PUBLICATION IS 298, CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING:

Page No. Change

INTERIM CHANGE SUMMARY

Interim Changes Outstanding — To be maintained by the custodian of this manual.

Change No. and Date of Page Count Verified by

NATOPS General Flight

1.1 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

1.2 OTHER GOVERNING SOURCES OF INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

1.3 EXPLANATION OF TERMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1.4 WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND NOTES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

1.5 WORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

CHAPTER 2 — NAVAL AIR TRAINING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES

2.1 PURPOSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.2 NATOPS PROGRAM ORGANIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

2.3 NATOPS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.3.2 Categories of NATOPS Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

2.4 CREATING, UPDATING AND CANCELING NA TOPS PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2.5 CHANGE RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

2.6 NATOPS REVIEW CONFERENCE PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

2.7 NATOPS EVALUATION PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-31

CHAPTER 3 — POLICY GUIDANCE

3.1 POLICY CONCERNING USE OF AIRCRAFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

3.2 ORIENTATION FLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

3.3 FLIGHT DEMONSTRATIONS AND STATIC EXHIBITS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

3.4 EMPLOYMENT OF NAVAL AVIATORS BY CIVILIAN CONTRACTORS . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.5 COMMAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

3.6 AIRCREW COORDINATION/CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

3.7 OPERATIONAL-RISK MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

3.8 FUNCTIONAL CHECKFLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

3.8.1 Crew Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

3.9 REPORTING AND RECORDING OF DEVIATIONS AND

3.10 CROSS-COUNTRY PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

3.11 TERMINAL INSTRUMENT PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

CHAPTER 4 — FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION, PLANNING AND APPROVAL

4.1 FLIGHT AUTHORIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.2 MINIMUM FLIGHTCREW REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

4.3 FLIGHT PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4 AUTHORIZED AIRFIELDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

4.4.2 Helicopter, Tilt-Rotor, and VSTOL/ STOL Landing Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

4.5 FLIGHT PLAN MODIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.6 OTHER PREFLIGHT REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

4.7 CLOSING OF FLIGHT PLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

CHAPTER 5 — FLIGHT RULES

5.1 GENERAL FLIGHT RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

5.2 VISUAL FLIGHT RULES PROCEDURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-15

5.3 INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES AND POSITIVE CONTROL PROCEDURES . . . . . 5-16

5.4 HELICOPTER/TILT-ROTOR OPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.5 REDUCING FLIGHT-RELATED DISTURBANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22

5.6 FLAMEOUT APPROACHES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

5.7 FLIGHT OPERATIONS WITH NIGHT VISION DEVICES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24